Software Engineer III - Verification

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

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!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will participate in the development and verification of avionics software components on Blue Origin rocket engines. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of re-usable, safety-critical component development and delivery. You are motivated to take on new challenges and are committed to personal and professional growth. This hands-on position requires experience in developing, validating, and verifying safety-critical embedded systems.  Strong appreciation for the value of processes and compliance to standards is a must. Together, our teams deliver the critical software that monitors and controls fully autonomous rocket engines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and development of robust test cases and procedures for verification of safety-critical, real-time embedded avionics software powering state-of-the-art rocket engines.
• Participation in code reviews and cross-team peer reviews to ensure software quality and adherence to standards.
• Collaboration with hardware, systems, and quality assurance teams to align software functionality with requirements and perform hardware integration.
• Debugging and troubleshooting software issues to improve performance and reliability.
• Ensuring compliance with industry safety and certification standards for critical systems.
• Mentoring junior team members and leading small development teams.
• Continuously learning and integrating new technologies and methodologies to enhance development processes and product capabilities. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience testing real-time software systems (safety-critical embedded avionics a plus).
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving at the hardware/software interface.
• Proficiency in programming languages like C/C++ and Python.
• A genuine curiosity and eagerness to delve into the complexities of safety-critical embedded systems and processes.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 
• 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:

• M.S. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• Experience and/or interest leading and managing a small team.
• Applied experience with real-time operating systems and/or bare-metal embedded systems.
• Knowledge and appreciation of standards such as DO-178.
• Familiarity with coding standards such as MISRA.
• Experience with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing and/or automated test frameworks.
• Experience using artifact management tools such as DOORs, Jama. 
• Proficiency with Rust.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $141,480.00-$198,072.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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