At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing 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.
This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) and supports Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space. The ACE team fosters innovation, drives engineering workflows of the future, creates shared solutions and standards, simplifies processes, lowers costs, and promotes manufacturable design.
As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will develop flight software and tools for navigation products used across all of Blue Origin, including New Glenn, Lunar Transportation, In‑Space Systems, and Advanced Concepts Engineering business units. You will support navigation system flight qualification and be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration, and testing of software used in safety‑critical real‑time avionics.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.
Responsibilities- Architect, develop, verify, and deliver embedded software for Blue Origin navigation systems.
- Support integration and test activities including hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) testing.
- Participate in design reviews with a focus on software design and requirement allocation between hardware and software.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related subject area.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++/Rust programming for embedded systems.
- Experience working with real‑time systems and developing software that interfaces directly with hardware and programmable logic.
- Experience with microcontroller peripherals (ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI, UART, Spacewire, etc.) and networking (UDP, TCP/IP).
- Strong background in computer architecture, memory buses, cache, DMA, and CPU execution pipelines.
- Experience with profiling and performance optimization.
- Advanced debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary.
- Experience with Linux development environments, scripting, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced new product development environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related subject area.
- Experience of 8+ years in software engineering.
- Experience with FPGA development and verification.
- Experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing.
- Experience with navigation sensor integration and testing.
- Experience developing high‑reliability software with NPR 7150.2, DO‑178, or other safety‑critical software standards.
- Experience with board bring‑up and test equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $197,529.00 - $276,539.55.
Other site ranges may differ.
Culture StatementDon’t meet all desired requirements? We are dedicated to building an authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check- Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
- Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role ever requires a presence on a military installation.
- Required for positions involving commercial motor vehicle operation or hazardous material transport, additional federal regulations may apply.
- Required for certain job profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as a DOT physical.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
- Depending on role type and level, employees may be eligible for bonuses and other financial incentives subject to company discretion.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified workforce. We hire and promote people based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We provide all qualified applicants and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other employment terms regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact [email protected]. Please do not include personal medical information in your request.
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