Software Development Engineer III

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 complementary team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. As part of a hard-working and accomplished team of engine avionics system engineers, you will directly impact the future of space flight and help us make progress towards our mission of building the road to space through reusable rockets. Join us in advancing our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth!

In this role, you will support the design and development of avionics subsystem test equipment that meet Blue Origin’s needs for a variety of liquid propulsion rocket engines and multiple spaceflight systems. The avionics subsystem includes the controller electronics, software, harness interconnects, instrumentation and electronic exciter used on the engine for ignition and powered flight. You support your team in all aspects of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) development and its use as an operational verification tool. You will contribute to engine avionics design and development by defining software architectures for the HILs that meet program requirements while maintaining commonality with other HILs and enabling re-use at an appropriate level. You will work with the Engines Design Office and your team in using technical standards and processes to enable robust, right-sized avionics test equipment development. This includes sharing lessons learned across the Blue Engines programs to continuously improve how Blue Origin develops and tests avionics and engine control systems.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will support the design of our avionics subsystems through the application of software engineering standard methodologies. You will be encouraged to mentor, both technically and professionally, less-experienced team members in software engineering and development. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for HIL software requirements, design, and architecture
• Develop software for various prototype objectives
• Integrate software models, sensor drivers, and hardware emulators
• Support the integration of flight avionics, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify the requirements and performance of the flight software
• Team collaboration to support problem investigation and resolution
• Follow software development lifecycle process from development to release and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in electrical, computer engineering, or aerospace engineering or related technical degree
• 5+ years of software development, integration, systems engineering and/or testing experience, which includes complex embedded systems development and testing.
• Proficiency troubleshooting analog and digital hardware with bench measurement equipment and data acquisition equipment
• Experience with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
• Proficiency with Devops tools such as Gitlab, Docker, Jenkins, and Artifactory
• Proficiency with higher-level programming languages such as Python or C/C++
• 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:

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with entire liquid rocket engine product life cycle, including software architecture
• Experience with software languages (Python, C, C++, C# MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW RT/FPGA), embedded operating systems, and experience in hardware/software/system development testing and integration
• Background in data acquisition/measurement fundamentals (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion physics, time measurement, clock synchronization, etc.)
• Experience with designing and building a real-time data acquisition system or simulation system on top of Linux
• Familiarity with sensors including linear variable differential transformers, resistance temperature detectors, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and resolvers
• Experience with IP networking (IEEE 802.3)
• Experience with communications protocol RS-422/485
• Experience with distributed simulation implementation standards such as HLA or DIS
• Experience with DO-178, NPR-7150, or similar guidelines
• Experience with mission operations and ground data systems

 

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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