Senior Manager - Flight Systems (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Flight Systems to lead a team of engineers dedicated to the complete flight reentry system. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring mission success and optimizing vehicle performance by leveraging both hardware and software expertise. The ideal candidate will guide the team using modern methodologies including Agile development, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Model-Based Development with a Digital Twin/Thread.

A strong background in Autonomy and AI/ML is desired, along with familiarity with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) hardware and software. You should also possess a comprehensive understanding of avionics systems—including power, communications, and flight computing—for space and hypersonic environments. A key responsibility will be to effectively communicate vehicle performance validated through simulation, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop demonstrations.

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

• 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.

• 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

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Direct experience withreentry and/or hypersonicvehicle systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex aerospace projects.

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