Navigation Software Engineer

Front Door Defense; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,706 - 182,987; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A space exploration company in Seattle is seeking a Software Verification Engineer to contribute to navigation systems development. Responsibilities include authoring verification plans, developing test cases, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a BS degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in software verification. Knowledge of relevant compliance standards and programming skills are essential. The role offers competitive compensation within the range of $130,706 to $182,987.70.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in software verification and validation.
• Detailed knowledge of DO-178C and/or NASA NPR 7150.2.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the authoring and execution of master verification and validation plans across various navigation related avionics boxes.
• Evaluate requirements and propose V&V solutions.
• Support or own the delivery of software verification reports.

Skills

Software verification and validation

Programming skills in C, C++, MATLAB, Python, Rust

Real-time systems and embedded programming

Good communication skills

Education

BS degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

MS degree in relevant field

Tools

Gitlab

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 is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

Blue Origin’s Advance Concepts - Flight Systems group is seeking a top tier Software Verification Engineer. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will be supporting aspects of verification, validation, and development for current and future spaceflight navigation systems. This position will require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe, low‑cost, and repeatable spaceflight and will directly shape the future of space exploration.

Responsibilities

• Own the authoring and execution of master verification and validation plans across various navigation related avionics boxes.
• Evaluates requirements, proposes V&V solutions, explore trades to support a design.
• Develop test cases and test procedures.
• Support or own the delivery of software verification reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Own verification and validation trace matrices, software, and systems level.
• Embrace AI and automation in all aspects of the software verification and validation.
• Able to contribute as a software developer.
• Effective use of software configuration management, source control, DevSecOps, CI/CD, etc.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and status of deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of BS degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software verification and validation.
• Detailed knowledge of DO-178C and/or NASA NPR 7150.2.
• Software development skills in all or several programming languages including: C, C++, MATLAB, Python, and Rust.
• Experience with Gitlab.
• Experience with real‑time systems and embedded programming.
• Good communication skills and ability to interface companywide as a technical leader.
• Self‑starting who thrives in a fast‑paced new product development environment.

Desired

• MS degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience with software or algorithm development.
• Experience with navigation algorithms such as Extended Kalman Filters.
• Knowledge of IMUs, GPS and other complementary navigation technologies.

Compensation Range for WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70.

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.
• 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.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

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.

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 workforce. 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.

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