Lead Spaceflight Embedded Software Engineer

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior software engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative team to shape system-level software architecture and deliver streamlined, verifiable solutions for safe spaceflight.

Ideal candidates have a BS in a technical field and 10+ years in real-time embedded and safety-critical software, with Python and Linux experience.

Qualifications

• BS degree in CS/EE or related field.
• 10+ years with real-time embedded systems and safety-critical software verification.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead software integration for critical rocket systems across the product lifecycle.
• Hands-on hardware-in-the-loop validation of flight software.
• Design verification strategies for safety-critical systems.
• Influence system-level software architecture decisions.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across integrated rocket systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet mission requirements.

Skills

Embedded systems

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Python

Linux

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in CS/EE

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

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Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior software engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative team to shape system-level software architecture and deliver streamlined, verifiable solutions for safe spaceflight.

Ideal candidates have a BS in a technical field and 10+ years in real-time embedded and safety-critical software, with Python and Linux experience.