Lead Spaceflight Software Systems Engineer

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 173,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a senior software engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will influence system-level software architecture while delivering streamlined, verifiable solutions for safe spaceflight.

The role requires 10+ years in real-time embedded systems with safety-critical software verification, strong troubleshooting, and proficiency in Python and Linux.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems and verification of safety-critical software.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with Python and Linux environments.

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 environments

Education

B.S. degree in CS/EE or related

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a senior software engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will influence system-level software architecture while delivering streamlined, verifiable solutions for safe spaceflight.

The role requires 10+ years in real-time embedded systems with safety-critical software verification, strong troubleshooting, and proficiency in Python and Linux.