Flight Software Tools and Infrastructure Developer, New Glenn

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking an engineer to lead tools development for flight software and simulation, interfacing with Matlab, Simulink, Python, and C/C++. You will work on autonomy, guidance, and control for the New Glenn vehicle, and help define standards and workflows.

The role emphasizes ownership of tools, CI pipelines, testing, and integration of AI coding tools into developer workflows, with a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• BS in CS, CE, AE, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in software infrastructure development.
• Comfortable developing in Python and Matlab.
• Experience with CI development in Gitlab or similar environment.
• Experience using and developing LLM coding tools and workflows.
• Motivated self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools for flight software and simulation development interfacing with Matlab and Simulink autocode.
• Develop infrastructure for automated software testing and delivery with Gitlab CI pipelines.
• Contribute to flight software standards and best practices through working groups of software developers.
• Integrate and maintain AI coding and review tools into developer workflows and CI environment
• Develop and maintain tools for unit testing with Python, Matlab, and other test frameworks.
• Maintain software test and build metrics databases, track and report on regression testing.
• Build tools for software configuration management and V&V artifact versioning

Skills

Python

Matlab

Gitlab CI

LLM tools

C/C++

Self-starter

Education

BS in CS/CE/AE

MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

Simulink Autocode

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will build the tools and infrastructure to support the New Glenn vehicle autonomy, guidance, and control team. You will lead the development of tools for flight software and simulation development and analysis in Matlab, Simulink, C and C++. You will be embedded in the flight software team alongside the engineers developing the control algorithms that launch and land the New Glenn vehicle. You will contribute to design standards and workflow definition, as well as new technology adoption. We are looking for someone to take ownership of many tools and help us chart the future of flight software development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop tools for flight software and simulation development interfacing with Matlab and Simulink autocode.
• Develop infrastructure for automated software testing and delivery with Gitlab CI pipelines.
• Contribute to flight software standards and best practices through working groups of software developers.
• Integrate and maintain AI coding and review tools into developer workflows and CI environment
• Develop and maintain tools for unit testing with Python, Matlab, and other test frameworks.
• Maintain software test and build metrics databases, track and report on regression testing.
• Build tools for software configuration management and V&V artifact versioning

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years experience in software infrastructure development
• Comfortable developing in Python and Matlab
• Experience with CI development in Gitlab or similar environment
• Experience using and developing LLM coding tools and workflows
• Motivated self-starter

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with C/C++ control software development
• Experience developing integrated simulation environments
• Experience with Simulink autocode
• Experience with Aerospace or other industry control system design

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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, 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.

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