POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-B21D2 · FY26.Q2

Flight Systems Manager

Blue Origin
[ COMPANY ]
[ LOCATION ]
[ POSTED ]
[ REQ ID ]
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$169,008 – $257,329USD
MIDPOINT
$213,169
SPREAD
$88,321
LEVEL
LEAD
§ 01OVERVIEW

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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! 

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.
§ 02SPECIAL MENTIONS:
  • Relocation provided
  • Travel expected up to 15% of the time
  • Interviews will include a technical assessment
§ 03RESPONSIBILITIES 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.
§ 04MINIMUM 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
§ 05PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Direct experience withreentry and/or hypersonicvehicle systems.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex aerospace projects.
§ 06SECTION

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75 CO applicants is $169,008.00 - $236,611.20 WA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75
§ 07OTHER SITE RANGES MAY DIFFER
§ 08CULTURE 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.

§ 09REQUIREMENTS

Description

  • 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
§ 10NICE TO HAVE

Compensation Range for

CA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75 CO applicants is $169,008.00 - $236,611.20 WA 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.

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