Senior Flight Software Engineer

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, you will have the outstanding opportunity to contribute to the development, production, and operation of Blue Ring, and play a key role in enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space.

The Senior Flight Software Engineer will play a crucial role in defining, developing, and testing the flight software for upcoming Blue Ring uncrewed spacecraft. You will work with a team of engineers to understand how the software will be used, define requirements, create real-time software using modern embedded C/C++ techniques, and ensure the continued quality of our products through test and pipeline development. You will help shape and implement new capabilities in support of product line upgrades and mission-unique needs. There will also be opportunities to expand your understanding of satellite systems by supporting other areas such as avionics hardware and mission operations, and participating in the buildup and test of the actual flight vehicles. This role in particular is expected to operate with a higher level of autonomy within small teams on compartmented programs, directly impacting the customer solutions and mission-unique software. Your efforts will directly contribute to a first-of-its-kind system that enables our customers to fly to space and move around like never before, and we look forward to seeing if this role is the right fit for you!

Our technical expectations are high for this role, and we expect each of our team members to embody our leadership principles including resourcefulness, deliver results, bias for action, and technical ambition and simplicity.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of embedded software development and testing experience including low-level software structure, drivers, inter process communication, and scheduling.
• Proven experience across the software lifecycle, including software design and analysis, requirement development, software implementation and verification, system integration, and qualification.
• Experience working on multi-component, sophisticated avionics for spacecraft, aircraft, or similar systems.
• Expertise developing real-time embedded systems, particularly in C/C++
• Experience working with build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, and deployment of software.
• Effective debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills with program and executive leadership.
• Active or ability to acquire/renew clearance. Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph preferred

Desired:

• Demonstrated ability to serve as the technical leader for lean, multi-discipline teams.
• Experience in autonomy, sequencers, state machines, and fault management.
• Experience developing mission critical products using NPR 7150.2, DO-178, or similar software standards.
• Understanding of spacecraft operations, subsystem functions, and their interfaces and common interactions
• Experience with Embedded Linux or similar real time embedded operating systems, including kernel, driver, and image building.
• Familiarity with embedded avionics networking, including OSI model, transport/data link layers, Ethernet, IP, UDP/TCP/SCTP, CCSDS or other Radio networking protocols

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $177,567.00-$248,593.80

Other site ranges may differ

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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