Real-Time Spaceflight Simulation Engineer II

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a simulation software engineer to craft, validate, and upgrade the modeling framework for New Glenn launch operations.

You will work on real-time SIL/HIL simulations, model documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration to support training and system verification. A strong background in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, and embedded systems is required, with hands-on testing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical, or mechanical engineering, physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of dynamic modeling, including multi-body dynamics, gas dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, Python, real time operating systems, serial communications, IP networking, and embedded systems.
• Strong software and model development skills, particularly in MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape.
• Knowledge of common programming languages such as C/C++, Python.
• Highly organized and capable of planning and working with technical peers across a variety of domains (e.g., guidance, control, aerodynamics, propulsion, mechanical, fluid, electrical, thermal).
• Hands‑on experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing and test development.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, implement, and revise the software design and programming of mathematical models of New Glenn, orbital launch site, and all associated subsystems using first principles and test data.
• Develop and implement simulation architectures and models suitable for real-time software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the loop (HIL) testing
• Develop and maintain model documentation and databooks
• Document and assist engineers across the company in developing the products required to implement Blue's simulations
• Support systems analysis and have a cross-functional mindset to support system level architectural decisions
• Assist in the development of verification and validation procedures to ensure all model products perform as specified to meet system and subsystem requirements
• Support the development and execution of component-level test programs including integrated on-site testing and post-test analysis to support model verification
• Support launch crew trainings by preparing and operating the simulator during training sessions

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Real-time systems

Hardware-in-the-loop

Modeling and simulation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical, or mechanical engineering, physics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Simscape

Windows

Linux

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a simulation software engineer to craft, validate, and upgrade the modeling framework for New Glenn launch operations.

You will work on real-time SIL/HIL simulations, model documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration to support training and system verification. A strong background in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, and embedded systems is required, with hands-on testing experience.