Blue Origin is seeking to lead the software team for the MK2 Lander as part of NASA's HLS SLD program, aiming to develop the Lunar HLS for lunar missions and establish a lasting human presence in space.
Requirements
- Experience with human-rated space vehicle flight software development and verification.
- Familiarity with DO-178C and safety-critical applications.
- Proficiency in C++, Rust, and QNX or equivalent experience.
- Experience with agile project management.
- Knowledge of critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
- Experience in managing subcontracts.
- Experience with verification, integration, and testing of orbital launch vehicles or human-rated spacecraft.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical team to develop and deliver flight software products that integrate all the subsystems that make up our lunar lander, and meet mission objectives and requirements while balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
- Define the product portfolio, specify requirements, and plan the work involved in crafting plans and tracking outcomes to meet scope.
- Develop robust plans to successfully implement the work, managing key operating metrics such as technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk. Report regularly on progress to management and the team.
- Provide technical leadership and perform high-quality technical work.
- Monitor technical progress, requirements, budget, schedule, work, and risks, providing recommendations for changes to program management.
- Coordinate with the Verification manager to ensure verification plans meet system safety requirements and prioritize resources to the verification team following development.
- Develop product roadmaps, collaborating with internal and external customers to ensure integration meets current and future mission needs.
Other
- 5+ years of experience managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading and mentoring employees.
- Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a passionate culture committed to safety.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field.
