Flight Software Engineer III

Application close date:

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

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

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, as a Flight Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems, and play a key role in enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space.

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in developing flight software for upcoming Blue Ring uncrewed spacecraft. You will collaborate with a broad group of engineers to establish requirements, lead team tasks, and build and evaluate real-time software using C/C++ techniques. Your efforts will directly influence the effective development and operation of multiple satellites, and you will have the chance to guide and encourage fellow software team members.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in computer, aerospace, or electrical engineering or related field

• 5+ years of embedded software development and testing experience including multi-threaded programming and real-time systems, particularly in C/C++

• Effective communication skills with program and executive leadership.

• Proven experience developing software to meet requirements

• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps processes and culture

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

• Active or ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired:

• 8+ years of software development experience for real-time embedded systems This includes system design and analysis, requirement development, software implementation and verification, system integration, and qualification.

• Experience with spacecraft development and operations, such as proposals, system definition, design, production, integration, verification, on-orbit checkout, mission operations, and anomaly resolution.

• Experience working on multi-component, sophisticated avionics for spacecraft, aircraft, of similar systems.

• Experience in autonomy, sequencers, state machines, and/or fault management by applying NPR 7150.2, DO-178, or other critical software standards.

• Understanding of spacecraft operations, subsystem functions, and their interfaces and common interactions

• Experience with Embedded Linux or equivalent real time operating systems.

• Familiarity with embedded avionics networking, including OSI model, transport/data link layers, Ethernet, IP, UDP/TCP/SCTP, CCSDS or other Radio networking protocols

• Active or ability to acquire/renew Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph preferred

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $135,679.00-$189,950.25;WA applicants is $148,014.00-$207,218.55

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

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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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

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