Displays and Controls Flight Software Eng III - Lunar

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 164,652 - 230,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Stock options for all regular employees

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced software developer to contribute to our Lunar Permanence business unit. You will develop vital software for crew vehicles and lunar landers, focusing on real-time embedded systems. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of expertise in software development and proficiency in C/C++.

This role involves collaboration in a dynamic environment dedicated to progressing space exploration. A competitive salary and robust benefits package await you as part of our commitment to a thriving workforce.

Qualifications

• 5 years professional experience in software development.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems and full life cycle software development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for the MK2 crew vehicle.
• Implement human-rated flight software for a lunar lander.
• Integrate application flight software components and perform validation.

Skills

C/C++ development

Real-time embedded systems

Debugging skills

Software development lifecycle

Team collaboration

Source control (git)

Education

Bachelors degree in relevant field

Tools

Build automation tools

Continuous integration

Hardware-in-the-Loop

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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Other site ranges may differ.

Responsibilities

• Develop software designed to run on the MK2 crew vehicle
• Develop application software requirements in coordination with systems engineering and subsystem owners
• Perform technical implementation of human-rated flight software for a lunar lander
• Author unit tests, documentation, and participate in code reviews
• Contribute to trade studies on platform software architecture and implementation
• Participate in crafting and carrying out subsystem applications and fault management
• Development and implementation of crew displays and manual piloting interfaces for the Lunar Crew Module
• Integrate application flight software components, build and run unit tests, validate on Hardware-in-the-Loop and simulation environments
• Define and implement software development standard methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years professional experience
• Experience in full life cycle software development of real-time embedded system, including system design and analysis, requirements development, software implementation and verification, system integration, qualification, and releasing.
• Proven software development skills in real-time embedded systems, particularly in C/C++
• Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software.
• Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proven understanding of source control tools and concepts such as git workflows, versioning, branching.
• Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships in an inclusive environment.
• 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

• Experience developing safety critical products applying NPR 7150.2, DO-178, or other safety-critical software standard.
• Experience operating combined hardware-in-the-loop lab environments.
• Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital launch vehicles or human rated spacecraft
• Experience with C++ and real-time operating systems such as QNX or equivalent experience

Base Pay Range for CO applicants is $150,931.00 - $211,303.05; WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80.

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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's 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 10,001 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.
• 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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's 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

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