Blue Origin

Flight Systems Manager

Blue Origin$183K — $257K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.
  • Proven experience in a leadership or management role.
  • Strong understanding of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and/or Avionics systems.
  • Ability to manage 6+ direct reports
  • Current Clearance TS/SCI or ability to hold TS/SCI

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of GNC and Avionics engineers.
  • Oversee the complete lifecycle of flight systems, from preliminary design to flight operations.
  • Manage flight system development schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure milestones are met.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structures, propulsion, and software, to ensure system integration.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a 5% company match, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Potential for additional benefits and bonuses based on performance and company discretion.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

Special Mentions:
  • Relocation provided
  • Travel expected up to 15% of the time
  • Interviews will include a technical assessment


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Lead and mentor a team of GNC and Avionics engineers.
  • Oversee the complete lifecycle of flight systems, from preliminary design to flight operations.
  • Manage flight system development schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure milestones are met.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structures, propulsion, and software, to ensure system integration.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.
  • Proven experience in a leadership or management role.
  • Strong understanding of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and/or Avionics systems.
  • Ability to manage 6+ direct reports
  • Current Clearance TS/SCI or ability to hold TS/SCI


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Direct experience with reentry and/or hypersonic vehicle systems.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex aerospace projects.


Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75CO applicants is $169,008.00 - $236,611.20WA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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