Mission Systems Software Test Engineer II

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer in Reston, Virginia, to work on testing ground and flight software for space vehicles. The role involves creating test plans, documenting results, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A B.S. in a technical field and experience in software testing or spacecraft operations are required. The position offers a dynamic work environment and benefits like medical insurance, stock options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in two or more areas of software testing, spacecraft operations, or cloud computing.
• Experience in one or more high-level programming languages required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in teams.

Responsibilities

• Create effective test plans and scripts.
• Document test configurations and results.
• Identify and report software bugs to software teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on testing.
• Conduct testing of ground system functionality and measure performance.

Skills

Software testing and test script development

Spacecraft operations: command & control, mission planning, flight dynamics

Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining software in a cloud computing environment

Network & communications protocols

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment

Education

B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or related technical field

Tools

Python

Golang

Rust

C++

Confluence

JIRA

Git

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!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth! This position reports to the Ground & Spaceflight Operations in Blue Origin's Blue Ring business unit.

As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of Mission Systems Engineers, you will work closely with space vehicle and ground system teams, to test ground and flight software within a software integration environment. This role is critical to ensuring that deployed software can successfully support our mission operations environments.

You will enjoy a fast-paced dynamic environment, contributing innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Create effective test plans and scripts.
• Document test configurations and results.
• Identify and report software bugs to the Ground Software and Flight Software teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing flight vehicle systems, and ground software.
• Plan and perform frequent mission system product update cycles, integration and test activities, and validation exercises leading to operations training events and flight.
• Conduct testing of ground system functionality and measure performance.
• Perform flight software to ground systems integration and test.

Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or related technical field
• Experience in two or more of the following areas:
  • Software testing and test script development
  • Spacecraft operations: command & control, mission planning, flight dynamics
  • Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining software in a cloud computing environment, such as AWS or Azure.
  • Network & communications protocols
• Experience in one or more high level programming languages (Python, Golang, Rust, C++, etc)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment

Desired (but not required)

• Experience conducting end-to-end testing of large, complex systems.
• Experience with requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification, validation, qualification
• Experience using state of the art LLM software development tools, such as Codex or Claude Code
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA.
• Familiarity with version control, preferably Git.
• Experience with configuration and product data management tools.

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.

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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