Senior Spacecraft Software Systems Engineer

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a lead software engineer in California to develop, integrate, and validate mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will lead software architecture decisions, work hands-on in hardware-in-the-loop setups, and design verification strategies to ensure safety-critical performance across the vehicle and subsystems.

This role offers significant impact on human spaceflight and a culture of safety, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science, aerospace/ electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems and safety-critical software verification.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, integration, and validation of mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system.
• Work hands-on in hardware-in-the-loop environment to validate flight software.
• Design and implement 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

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS degree in computer science, aerospace or electrical engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Python

Linux

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a lead software engineer in California to develop, integrate, and validate mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will lead software architecture decisions, work hands-on in hardware-in-the-loop setups, and design verification strategies to ensure safety-critical performance across the vehicle and subsystems.

This role offers significant impact on human spaceflight and a culture of safety, collaboration, and