Software Integration Engineer II

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Software Integration Engineer to tackle the integration of advanced propulsion systems. This role involves deploying the River C2 application onto test stands, validating PLC communications, and working within a cross-disciplinary engineering team.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in a relevant field, has solid experience in software integration, and is proficient in TypeScript and Node.js. Employees are provided with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, stock options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant software or integration experience.
• Working proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Experience in a test or operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and integrate software on test stands and control hardware.
• Validate driver-level PLC communications.
• Manage software releases and deployments.

Skills

TypeScript/JavaScript

Node.js

Integration and troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field

Tools

Electron

Modbus

Job description

Software Integration Engineer – Engines Advanced

Application close date: Ongoing until requisition closed.

Overview

Blue Origin is building reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems, and the Engines Advanced unit focuses on the design, development, testing, and operation of advanced propulsion systems that power the next generation of Blue Origin's programs. As a Software Integration Engineer, you will deploy and integrate the "River" Electron‑based command and control (C2) application onto test stands and control hardware, brining up driver‑level PLCs and packaged control surfaces, validating data storage and real‑time send/receive, and troubleshooting in the loop.

Location & Relocation

• Location: Kent, WA or Huntsville, AL
• Relocation assistance provided.
• Travel approximately 30% to support software deployment, integration, and bring‑up across sites.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and integrate River (Electron/TypeScript/Node.js) onto test stands and control hardware.
• Bring up and validate driver‑level PLC and packaged control surface communications (Modbus and other industrial protocols).
• Verify data storage, manipulation, and real‑time send/receive workflows in the integrated environment.
• Build, package, and manage software releases and deployments to operational systems.
• Troubleshoot issues across the software/hardware boundary during integration and testing.
• Partner with software, controls, avionics, and test engineers to resolve anomalies and improve integration workflows.
• Develop and execute integration test procedures; capture results and lessons learned.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 2+ years of relevant software, integration, or test experience.
• Working proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, or a comparable language.
• Experience integrating, deploying, or troubleshooting software on hardware in a test or operational environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Electron applications and build/release (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs and industrial protocols (Modbus, etc.) at the driver level.
• Familiarity with time‑series data, high‑rate data acquisition, or real‑time communication.
• Experience with command and control or hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test environments.
• Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, or interface control documents.
• Ability to support off shifts as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match 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 weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Bonus eligibility varies by role type and job level; amounts are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We hire and promote 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's affirmative action plans, or who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and/or interview process, should contact the EEO compliance team at [e-mail].