Flight Software Manager (Embedded)

TL;DR

Flight Software Manager (Embedded): Managing the development of safety-critical flight software for Blue Moon lunar landers with an accent on system performance, safety standards, and stakeholder alignment. Focus on guiding technical decisions for lunar transport systems and mentoring software engineers to ensure mission success.

Location: Must be based in the Greater Seattle Area. Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.

Salary: $161,567 – $226,193

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles to enable millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.

What you will do

• Manage a team of software engineers within the Lunar Permanence business unit for the Blue Moon landers.
• Ensure the success of safety-critical and performant flight software for lunar vehicles.
• Collaborate with subsystem stakeholders, NASA, and National Team Partners within the HLS SLD program.
• Guide the software team's technical decisions and provide rationale to stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback to reporting developers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, aeronautics, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience (8+ with Master's or PhD).
• 5+ years of experience in spaceflight or other safety-critical industries.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems software engineering.
• Proficiency in Jama and Jira (or similar requirements and activity management tools).
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.

Nice to have

• Experience with NPR 7150, DO-178, or similar safety standards.
• Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust.
• Experience with orbital vehicles or in-space systems.
• Experience with agile methodology.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Stock options for all regular employees.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays.
• Education Support Program.