Lead Space Vehicle Software Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 173,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior software leader to develop, integrate, and validate mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system. In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will influence system-level software architecture and ensure verifiable, safe spaceflight software across the full lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in real-time embedded systems, control methodologies, and MATLAB/Simulink experience, with a track record in safety-critical verification and

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a technical field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead software integration activities for critical rocket systems throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Work hands-on in a hardware-in-loop environment to validate flight software.
• Design and implement verification strategies for safety-critical systems.
• Influence system-level software architecture decisions.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across integrated rocket systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets mission requirements.

Skills

Real-time embedded systems

Control systems methodologies

Safety-critical software verification

Troubleshooting

Python

Linux

Education

B.S. degree computer science

B.S. degree aerospace engineering

B.S. degree electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

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Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior software leader to develop, integrate, and validate mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system. In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will influence system-level software architecture and ensure verifiable, safe spaceflight software across the full lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in real-time embedded systems, control methodologies, and MATLAB/Simulink experience, with a track record in safety-critical verification and