Flight Software Engineer, Space Systems (Embedded)

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 181,626 - 254,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a skilled software engineer to manage software for the Blue Transporter spacecraft in Denver, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and software engineering, as well as excellent communication skills. This role involves ensuring the safety and performance of flight software critical for lunar missions. The candidate will engage with stakeholders and support NASA in returning humans to the Moon. Benefits include generous paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years.
• Prior experience working in spaceflight or safety-critical industries.
• Experience with C, C++, Rust or other embedded programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Manage software architecture for the Blue Transporter spacecraft.
• Ensure mission success of the lunar vehicles’ safety-critical software.
• Engage with stakeholders to guide software team’s technical decisions.

Skills

Proficiency in writing requirements

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Prior experience in embedded systems software engineering

Experience with Jira or similar tools

Prior experience using Generative AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jama

Jira

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking a skilled software engineer to manage software for the Blue Transporter spacecraft in Denver, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and software engineering, as well as excellent communication skills. This role involves ensuring the safety and performance of flight software critical for lunar missions. The candidate will engage with stakeholders and support NASA in returning humans to the Moon. Benefits include generous paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package.