Flight Software Engineer III

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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!

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 a Flight Software Engineer III you will play a critical role in designing developing testing and deploying embedded flight software for spacecraft systems supporting a broad mission portfolio from commercial and civil space to national security. Working alongside a talented mission-driven team of engineers you will contribute directly to software that commands controls and safeguards some of the most capable spacecraft ever built. Your work will ensure that our vehicles and spacecraft operate safely reliably and with the performance our customers and missions demand.

We are looking for an engineer with solid embedded software experience and a passion for spaceflight someone who is comfortable taking challenging problems from design through delivery and contributing to a strong team culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced high-consequence environment and want your code to fly in space this is the role for you.

Special Mentions

• Relocation: Relocation assistance will be provided for qualified candidates.
• Travel: Up to 10% travel may be required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design develop integrate and test real-time embedded flight software in C/C for spacecraft avionics
• Lead translation of system and software requirements into robust flight-quality code in partnership with systems avionics GN&C and test engineers
• Drive work across all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements and architecture through implementation code review verification and deployment
• Develop and execute software verification and validation plans including unit integration and automated regression tests
• Debug and resolve software and hardware/software integration issues in Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments
• Lead design code and peer reviews
• Uphold and evolve coding standards
• Investigate software anomalies and lead root cause analysis
• Ensure software deliverables comply with applicable safety quality and mission assurance standards
• Support launch operations and mission readiness reviews
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes tools and infrastructure
• Mentor and peer-coach junior engineers helping grow the next generation of flight software talent

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• 5 years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in C/C programming in resource-constrained embedded environments
• Working knowledge of real-time operating systems
• Working knowledge of software verification testing and debugging techniques for embedded systems
• Understanding of embedded communication protocols such as UART SPI I2C or TCP/IP

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related discipline
• Experience developing flight software for spacecraft satellites or other safety-critical aerospace systems
• Experience with Python for test automation scripting or tooling

Why Blue Origin

At Blue Origin we are building a road to space so that the next generation can build the future. Joining the In-Space Systems team means working on the infrastructure that will enable a thriving on-orbit economy and unlock new possibilities for science exploration and commerce. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most talented engineers in the industry see your code fly and help define whats possible in spaceflight.

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Culture Statement

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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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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.

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