Sr EGSE Hardware/Software Integration Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 156,802 - 219,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off and holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin, based in Washington, seeks an experienced engineer to design and code automated test equipment software for their Lunar Lander program. You will collaborate on requirements, architecture, and prototype objectives, integrating software with hardware emulators and sensor drivers to verify flight software performance.

The role emphasizes testing automation, debugging, and adherence to software development processes.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency troubleshooting analog and digital hardware with bench measurement equipment and data acquisition equipment
• Experience with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
• Proficiency with DevOps tools such as GitLab, Docker, Jenkins, and Artifactory
• Proficiency with higher‑level programming languages such as Python or C/C++
• Strong software development skills and debugging
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns

Responsibilities

• Design and code automated test equipment software to support verification of avionics requirements (qualification and acceptance testing)
• Participate in requirements, design, and architecture
• Develop software for various prototype objectives
• Integrate software models, sensor drivers, and hardware emulators
• Support integration of flight avionics, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify flight software requirements
• Support problem investigation and resolution
• Establish and follow software development processes to ensure test equipment software is reliable, released and configuration managed

Skills

Linux

Python

C/C++

GitLab

Docker

Jenkins

Artifactory

Software debugging

Hardware testing

Education

B.S. in CS / Electrical / Aerospace or equivalent

Master of Science (preferred)

Tools

GitLab

Docker

Jenkins

Artifactory

Job description

Overview

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 Origin's 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 design and build the hardware and software test assets for our Lunar Lander. The test assets will provide an environment to integrate the electronics and software for system development, verification, and validation. This will include software simulations and hardware emulators, as well as software for interfacing with these simulators and emulators.

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!

Responsibilities

• Design and code automated test equipment software to support formal and informal verification of avionics requirements (qualification and acceptance testing)
• Participate in the requirements, design, and architecture
• Develop software for various prototype objectives
• Integrate software models, sensor drivers, and hardware emulators
• Support the integration of flight avionics, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify the requirements and performance of the flight software
• Support problem investigation and resolution
• Establish and follow software development processes to ensure test equipment software is reliable, released and configuration managed

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency troubleshooting analog and digital hardware with bench measurement equipment and data acquisition equipment
• Experience with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
• Proficiency with DevOps tools such as GitLab, Docker, Jenkins, and Artifactory
• Proficiency with higher‑level programming languages such as Python or C/C++
• Strong software development skills and debugging
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Computer Science
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Software Requirements Development
• Experience planning, executing, and reporting electronics testing
• Familiarity with sensors including linear variable differential transformers, resistance temperature detectors, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and resolvers
• Experience with NASA tools cFS and Trick
• Experience with IP networking (IEEE 802.3)
• Experience with communications protocol RS-422/485
• Experience with distributed simulation implementation standards such as HLA or DIS
• Experience with DO‑178, NPR‑7150, or similar guidelines
• Experience with mission operations and ground data systems

Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $156,802.00 – $219,522.45. Other site ranges may differ.

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 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 workforce. 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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