Blue Ring Testbed Infrastructure Engineer II

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Domestic travel 10-15%

TS/SCI security clearance desired

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking engineers to develop and manage a software-in-loop and hardware-in-loop testbed for the Blue Ring spacecraft program. You will build automated testing pipelines and virtual execution environments, collaborating with internal teams and external customers.

The role requires 3+ years in software testbed infrastructure, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling, plus familiarity with hardware emulation and Azure cloud services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in developing software testbed infrastructure for innovative systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ development and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, GitLab, or GitHub, and Jenk ins.
• Familiar with hardware emulation tools like Simics and software verification.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and IP networking concepts.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer-specific testbed infrastructure solutions with external customers.
• Build and manage automated testing pipelines and virtual execution environments to improve testbed velocity.

Skills

C/C++ development

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Git/GitLab/GitHub

Python

Networking

Simics

DOORs Next Generation

Jenkins

Education

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

Tools

Simics

DOORs Next Generation

Jenkins

SVN

Azure

Git

GitHub

GitLab

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 and drive development of a groundbreaking simulation testbed for our Blue Ring spacecraft program. Blue Ring 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'll build and manage the automated testing pipelines and virtual execution environments for the software‑in‑the‑loop (SWIL) simulation and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL) testbed. You'll collaborate both with our internal integration and test team and external customers to support the smooth operation of testbeds that precisely reflect spacecraft operations.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• 10-15% domestic travel required
• TS/SCI Security Clearance Desired

Responsibilities:

• Work with external customers and internal engineering teams to develop customer‑specific testbed infrastructure solutions
• Build and manage the automated testing pipelines, virtual execution environments that improves testbed velocity

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in developing software testbed infrastructure for innovative systems
• Proficient in C / C++ development
• Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, GitLab, or GitHub
• Familiar with hardware emulation like Simics
• Expertise in customizing continuous integration systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure tool
• Solid grasp of IP networking
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and testing methodologies
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Proficient with DOORs Next Generation, SVN, Jenkins
• Skilled in Python or similar scripting languages to enhance automation and efficiency
• Exceptionally organized 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