Software Engineer III – Radiation Effects Tooling

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 165,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced software engineer to advance test systems for hardware integration in spaceflight programs. You will extend our software architecture, create new libraries, and optimize test code while collaborating with analysis and test teams.

Responsibilities include hardware demonstrations with LabVIEW and Python, developing user interfaces, and driving test-system deployments at external facilities.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, ideally for test systems (LabVIEW, Python, or similar), with knowledge of object-oriented design, test automation, and software component development.
• Experience designing simple, custom hardware drivers for electronic test hardware (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers).
• Build, test, and deployment automation.

Responsibilities

• Define and update hardware integration test code for various pieces of test hardware.
• Build upon our common software architecture, writing new libraries and optimizing test code within our team.
• Participate in hardware demos utilizing LabVIEW and Python code, craft additions to our frameworks, and develop user interfaces.
• Drive and oversee use of test systems during tests at external test facilities.
• Engage directly with analysis and test engineers to help eliminate barriers, speed up their development cycle, and maintain overall software quality.
• Follow best practices, develop new tools, and maintain relentlessly high standards for software development infrastructure.
• Own the continued development of proprietary MBSE software.

Skills

Object-oriented design

Test automation

Software development

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

C/C++

Gitlab

SQL

VHDL/Verilog

LabVIEW Real-Time

FPGA

I2C

SPI

Job description

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will drive development and deployment of software tooling with a focus on the space environment.

Your work will span both analysis tooling and hardware prototype/test tooling.

Experience with Generative AI for test data analysis is a major plus, and passion for our mission and vision is absolutely required!

Responsibilities

• Define and update hardware integration test code for various pieces of test hardware.
• Build upon our common software architecture, writing new libraries and optimizing test code within our team.
• Participate in hardware demos utilizing LabVIEW and Python code, craft additions to our frameworks, and develop user interfaces.
• Drive and oversee use of test systems during tests at external test facilities.
• Engage directly with analysis and test engineers to help eliminate barriers, speed up their development cycle, and maintain overall software quality.
• Follow best practices, develop new tools, and maintain relentlessly high standards for software development infrastructure.
• Own the continued development of proprietary Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) software.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering.
• Other engineering or science degrees or work history will be considered if experience in above responsibilities is met 3+ years of experience in software development, ideally for test systems (Ex: LabVIEW, Python, or similar), with knowledge of object-oriented design, test automation, and software component development.
• Experience with the following: Designing simple, custom hardware drivers for electronic test hardware (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc.)
• Build, test, and deployment automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Real-Time systems and software development (LinuxRT & Phar-Lap).
• Proficiency with the following programming languages, platforms, and protocols: Python, C/C++, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI, VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience with the following: AI frameworks and tools (e.g., Langchain, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, LLMs) Configuring and utilizing Generative AI for data analysis.
• National Instruments hardware and development (TestStand sequence development, user interfaces, process model customization, and LabVIEW API) Actor Framework, unit testing, validation, code reuse, advanced architectures, hardware, and software abstraction layers.
• LabVIEW Real-Time, FPGA, and application deployment.
• Working with electrical control systems and industrial sensors and actuators: pressure, temperature, LVDT, bridge, accelerometers, and motion/servo controllers.
• Working in a test environment.
• National Instruments certification in LabVIEW development: CLD, CLA, CLED, or Professional Instructor.
• Project management experience, delivering results on-time and on-budget.

Salary

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80. Other site ranges may differ.

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 Requirements

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, 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.

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.

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Company Statement

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

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