Senior Manager - Software Engineering - TeraWave

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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 Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead our software development team for our revolutionary TeraWave satellite communications network. This role will be instrumental in establishing software engineering excellence for our constellation designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps globally. The ideal candidate brings expertise in software leadership, development methodologies, and space systems, thriving in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Define and implement coding standard methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products for the TeraWave constellation
• Serve as the single-threaded-leader ensuring software solutions effectively align with business requirements across the TeraWave program
• Build and lead high-performing teams of software engineers developing flight software, ground systems, and network management applications
• Establish software development standards, verification strategies, and documentation practices for space-grade software
• Implement agile development methodologies optimized for mission-critical space applications
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware teams, and operations to define software requirements and interfaces
• Drive continuous improvement through metrics-based performance evaluation and process optimization
• Oversee software development across the full product lifecycle from planning to implementation and operations
• Translate abstract or ambiguous requirements into clear technical direction for engineering teams
• Manage software development tools, environments, and infrastructure supporting the TeraWave program
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines and quality assurance processes for mission-critical software
• Provide technical leadership for software architecture decisions and technology selection
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and safety within the software organization

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience successfully managing software engineering teams
• Proven skill at developing and deploying production systems that can scale rapidly to meet significant demand
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals like algorithms and data structures
• Strong experience working in an agile development methodology
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills
• Experience with tools such as GitLab, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Next.js, Python
• Proficiency with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience with space systems software development or satellite communications
• Background in distributed systems and high-reliability software architectures
• Knowledge of software development for embedded systems and real-time applications
• Experience with network management systems and telecommunications software
• Understanding of radiation effects on computing systems and mitigation strategies
• Background in cybersecurity principles for space and communications systems
• Experience with formal methods or model-based software engineering

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Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include:  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.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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