Job Description
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! 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 ful