Software Development Engineer

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 181,626 - 254,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a skilled software engineer to manage software for the Blue Transporter spacecraft in Denver, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and software engineering, as well as excellent communication skills. This role involves ensuring the safety and performance of flight software critical for lunar missions. The candidate will engage with stakeholders and support NASA in returning humans to the Moon. Benefits include generous paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years.
• Prior experience working in spaceflight or safety-critical industries.
• Experience with C, C++, Rust or other embedded programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Manage software architecture for the Blue Transporter spacecraft.
• Ensure mission success of the lunar vehicles’ safety-critical software.
• Engage with stakeholders to guide software team’s technical decisions.

Skills

Proficiency in writing requirements

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Prior experience in embedded systems software engineering

Experience with Jira or similar tools

Prior experience using Generative AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jama

Jira

Job description

Overview

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work with various subsystem stakeholders to produce and manage the software architecture for the Blue Transporter spacecraft within the Lunar Permanence business unit. You and your teammates will be tasked with ensuring mission success of the lunar vehicles’ safety-critical, performant flight software. You will proactively engage with the leads and engineers of different subsystems, including both software and hardware. You will guide the software team’s technical decisions using input from a set of stakeholders and provide the rationale behind these decisions. You will draft, review, revise, and publish documents that outline these decisions and provide a credible plan for implementing flight software that completes the Lunar Permanence mission objectives. You will report to the Flight Software Integrated Product Lead. A strong applicant will demonstrate an ability to understand the needs of our stakeholders and simultaneously represent the capabilities of our Flight Software team well. This attribute is particularly important to ensure that our team avoids over-promising and under-delivering.

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, aeronautics, or a related field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree or a PhD with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience working in spaceflight or other safety-critical industries
• Prior experience in embedded systems software engineering
• Proficiency in writing requirements and using Jama or a similar tool
• Experience with Jira or a similar activity management tool
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Prior experience using Generative AI tools for programming and process improvement

Desired

• Experience with NPR 7150, DO-178, or other similar standards
• Experience with the agile methodology
• Experience with C, C++, Rust, or other embedded programming languages
• Experience with cFS or other flight software frameworks
• Experience with orbital vehicles or in-space systems

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35; WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55

Other site ranges may differ

Culture and Compliance

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

Background Check

• Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if role requires one to be on a military installation
• Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with GVW/GVWR meeting thresholds may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which may include pre-employment and random drug testing

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Benefits and bonuses may vary by role type and job level; details provided by recruiter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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