Ground Software Operations Engineer II

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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!  

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

The team at New Glenn’s Orbital Launch Site is driven by safety and teamwork, alongside unparalleled execution and leadership. At LC-36, you will play a crucial role in historic missions and partner with a galaxy-class team that drives New Glenn to new heights! Blue Origin’s Road to space lifts off here. 

As a part of a small, cross-functional team, you’ll help maintain, manage, and operate Software systems such as Linux-based and PLC software applications, Git Repositories, and Control systems as part of the Launch Operations – Ground Control Systems team supporting the New Glenn Launch Program. You'll share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn operations by ensuring transporter erector, integration facility, test stand, launch pad, ground, and marine systems are ready for successful and safe integrated operations. We seek Software Engineers of all backgrounds who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to serve on the providing critical GSE infrastructure to the New Glenn program.

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:

• Maintain and operate mission critical test equipment software applications supporting real-time telemetry and configuration of ground /vehicle systems in rocket launch environments to support reusable spacecraft operations

• Manage & troubleshoot test equipment software applications at the launch pad and in a maritime environment in support of all phases of launch & landing operations, ensuring systems readiness and mission capabilities

• Establish and run procedures for verification of requirements and specifications against selected test equipment software applications through bench, integrated systems, and field testing to ensure interoperability and functionality

• Develop and maintain configuration control and inventory of test equipment software application Git repositories

• Create detailed documentation, including functional and logical diagrams, for mission test equipment software applications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, aerospace engineering or a related field

• 2+ years of software development, integration, systems operation, or testing

• Must be able to travel in support of test and flight operations.

• Experience with high reliability mission critical software operations

• Experience with GIT repository management

• Experience with Python

• Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000®

• Experience with Linux Operating Systems and Scripting 

• Experience with IP networking and troubleshooting tools

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired:

• Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft integration and test

• Experience with Java Script, HTML/CSS, SQL, C/C++, Qt Modeling Language, MATLAB

• Experience with Software Requirements Development

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC System Architecture and Programming

• Experience programming, debugging, and troubleshooting PLC systems

• Experience in Microsoft Visio and Windchill PDM systems

• Familiarity with sensors including linear variable differential transformers, resistance temperature detectors, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and resolvers

• Knowledge of Software Architectural Development and Design Patterns and Modeling

• Active or eligible for National Security Clearance SSBI

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