Director, Avionics Software Development Verified today
About this role
This Director position leads avionics software development within the Blue Origin Engines business unit. You will manage teams developing software for avionics controllers used across New Glenn, Lunar, and Engines Business Units. Your focus will be on scrappy, cost-effective execution while maintaining tight control of deliverables to meet program objectives.
Product Delivery
- Manage project scope and ensure cost-effective execution while maintaining grip on deliverables needed to meet program objectives
- Establish common software architecture and manage product roadmaps for each program's software product
- Identify, document, and manage technical and programmatic risks including technical, scope, asset and safety risks
- Develop risk mitigation plans and communicate outcomes to program and business leadership
- Coordinate with Software Quality Assurance, Safety and Mission Assurance, and Enterprise Technology
- Track team execution and lifecycle costs for unit products
- Create frameworks for collecting and monitoring key project metrics
- Partner with other Business Units on software commonality and efficiency
Technical Leadership
- Develop and oversee technical plans aligned to customer requirements and internal design criteria
- Own the complete lifecycle of avionics software products from development through qualification, rate production, and commercial flight operations
- Manage interdisciplinary engineering tasks for system success
- Ensure quality of engineering outputs and provide technical direction
- Support requirement decomposition, systems engineering, technical design, analysis, and verification/validation
- Manage customer and technical interface alignment
Functional Management
- Oversee full employee lifecycle including talent acquisition, development, and performance management
- Foster environment of continuous growth and learning
- Ensure compliance with HR processes and policies
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven track record leading and managing teams to deliver complex safety-critical embedded software products
- B.S. degree in Engineering or technical field, or significant demonstrated experience leading teams designing/developing complex engineered products
- 10+ years experience in relevant engineering field, with significant experience in avionics and/or embedded software product development and maintenance
- 5+ years project management and/or management experience
- U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card), or lawfully admitted as refugee or granted asylum
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Agile, IMP-level scheduling, risk management, configuration management, requirements management processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement
- Familiarity with industry-leading software development tools
- Hands-on experience with avionics and/or embedded software and safety-critical systems development lifecycle
Compensation
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $233,934 to $327,506.55. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Paid time off: up to 4 weeks annually and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential bonuses based on role type and job level
Requirements
Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions. Ability to obtain security clearance may be required depending on military installation access needs.