Flight Software Engineer II

Application close date:

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

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 Origins 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

• 3 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:

• 5 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:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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 sex 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 Know Your Rights please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origins Affirmative Action Plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process please contact us at. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.