Flight Systems Manager

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $169,008 - $257,329 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior