Flight Systems Manager

BLUE ORIGIN

Flight Systems Manager leading GNC and Avionics engineers at Blue Origin. Overseeing life cycle of flight systems for aerospace projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeSpace Coast • California, Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $169,008 - $257,328 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred)
Direct experience with reentry and/or hypersonic vehicle systems (preferred)
Demonstrated experience managing complex aerospace projects (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)Avionics systemsAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProject managementFlight systems developmentReentry vehicle systemsHypersonic vehicle systemsSystem integrationLifecycle management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationResource managementBudget managementCommunicationTeam managementProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsCross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePh.D.Current Clearance TS/SCI