Ground Systems 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!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of specialists, you will be responsible for the core embedded infrastructure controlling rocket engine test stands and ground support equipment. Working on an agile team, you will have a high impact on component, vehicle subsystem, and engine testing. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight!

This role involves deep technical responsibilities coding and architecting embedded system software for data acquisition and control hardware systems, data processing, and configuration consistent with the goals of the team software, hardware and platform strategies. You will engage in a mix of development, code reviews, and architectural reviews.

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:

• Software development for embedded systems and back-end services
• Proof of concept development, implementing new technologies and services
• Architecting and breaking down sophisticated systems into manageable work items
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring code quality and consistency with style guides and standards
• Ensure product documentation is accurate and current
• Planning and implementing unit and integration tests and ensure functionality of CI/CD pipelines

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering. Other engineering or science degrees will be considered if experience in responsibilities are met
• 5+ years of industry experience showing proficiency in multiple SW languages - C++, C#, Python, LabVIEW
• Deep experience developing and optimizing embedded systems and controls, particularly for high-reliability applications
• Strong skills in programming data acquisition and control systems with hardware from vendors like NI, UEFI, Deweysoft, and interfacing with PLC brands such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.
• Consistent record setting up/architecting/maintaining scalable software architectures for variably sophisticated systems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills and working within a multi-developer environment

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of meaningful experience in software development, particularly in aerospace or a similarly complex regulated industry
• Advanced skills in C++, C#, Python, LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT, and/or LabVIEW FPGA, including innovative system integrations and real-time data processing
• Demonstrated proficiency coding with LLM’s
• Proficient in usage of containerization software (Docker and Kubernetes)
• Experience integrating AI into software applications
• Strong background in Agile development practices, including Scrum and Kanban

 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80

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