Blue Ring Emulation Engineer - Blue Ring (TS/SCI Desired)

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Software Engineer to own the development and integration of high-fidelity hardware emulations onto the Blue Ring test platforms. You will bridge vehicle simulations and flight hardware, writing low-level drivers and models and validating emulation accuracy to accelerate our development timelines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++, Python scripting, and experience with real-time systems and lab testing. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in software development for embedded systems, simulation, or hardware emulation/testing.
• Proficient in C / C++ development.
• Python or a similar scripting language for test automation and data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded control systems, including APIs, interfaces, and device drivers.
• Hands-on experience with standard electronics lab equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Familiarity with digital communication protocols such as Ethernet, Spacewire, CAN, I2C, SPI, or UART.
• Exceptional organizational and teamwork skills; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software drivers for emulation hardware interfaces.
• Integrate vehicle component simulations with the hardware emulation platform.
• Develop and execute test plans, automation scripts, and procedures to validate the emulated system against flight hardware.
• Debug complex issues at the software-hardware interface and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

C/C++ development

Python scripting

Embedded systems

Real-time OS concepts

Digital communication protocols

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Master's degree in CS/EE

Tools

Git / GitLab / GitHub

MATLAB/Simulink

DOORs Next Generation

Oscilloscope

Job description

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'll own the development and integration of high-fidelity hardware emulations onto various Blue Ring Integration & Test Platforms. The Blue Ring spacecraft is the "Swiss Army Knife of satellites" and can support a variety of missions in Earth orbit domains out to the cislunar region - including transporting and hosting payloads, refueling satellites, as well as performing data relay, storage and compute via our in-space edge compute capability.

In this role, you will be the bridge between our complex vehicle simulations and our flight hardware. You will be responsible for creating an emulated hardware environment that is indistinguishable from the flight hardware performance. This involves developing low-level device drivers and models, integrating simulation environments with emulation equipment, and performing rigorous testing to validate that the emulation is a precise. Your work will directly enable robust, early-stage testing and verification of our Blue Ring products, accelerating our development timelines and ensuring mission success.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• 10-15% domestic travel required

• Active TS/SCI clearance desired

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software drivers for emulation hardware interfaces.

• Integrate vehicle component simulations with the hardware emulation platform.

• Develop and execute test plans, automation scripts, and procedures to validate the functionality and performance of the emulated system against the flight hardware.

• Debug complex issues at the software-hardware interface, identifying and resolving discrepancies between the emulation and the physical hardwar

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

• 5+ years of relevant experience insoftware development for embedded systems, simulation, or hardware emulation/testing.

• Proficient in C / C++ development

• Skilled in Pythonor a similar scripting language for test automation and data analysis.

• In-depth knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded control systems, including APIs, interfaces, and device drivers

• Hands-on experience with standard electronics lab equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, and power supplies for hardware testing and debugging.

• Familiarity with digital communication protocols such as Ethernet, Spacewire, CAN, I2C, SPI, or UART.

• Exceptionally organized great teammate with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance desired

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• 8+ years of relevant experience developing software simulation testbeds for innovative and large-scale engineering systems, or experience developing software for a Hardware-in-the-Loop vehicle simulator

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, GitLab, or GitHub

• Understanding of electrical and electronic engineering concepts

• Solid grasp of IP networking

• Competent in MATLAB and Simulink

• Acquainted with GNC systems and 6DOF dynamics

• Proficient with DOORs Next Generation, SVN, Jenkins

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $164,652