Senior Avionics Software Engineer

4 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Avionics Software Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our New Shepard program, you will be responsible for designing, building, and continuously improving the avionics software stack for our reusable suborbital rocket system.

This is a hands-on role that requires active participation throughout the development life-cycle. You will work closely with a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts to develop and integrate safety-critical software systems.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in software design, development, verification, validation, and integration efforts for our Propulsion Module, Crew Capsule, and Launch Operations systems
  • Contribute to software and systems requirements management
  • Collaborate with the team to continuously improve our product, internal tools, and processes
  • Facilitate collaboration between multidisciplinary teams to develop tools and workflows supporting spaceflight systems
  • Work with a Technical Project Manager to define and commit to schedules and associated budgets
  • Provide engineering support for our Mission Operations team
  • Mentor and train incoming software engineers
Requirements
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • Advanced software development skills, particularly in C/C++ and Python
  • Experience with real-time embedded software, computer networking systems, and protocols
  • Experience with build, test, and deployment automation
  • Experience with software and systems requirements management
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
  • High-judgement individual with the ability to undertake large and complex technical projects
  • Proven ability to meet cost and schedule commitments
  • Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree (or higher) in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
  • Experience with Linux, Jenkins, Docker, compiler toolchains, and scripting languages
  • Experience with safety-critical vehicle control software development and verification under DO-178
  • Experience with application performance monitoring and analysis
  • Experience with unit testing, test-driven development, and test automation
  • Experience with instrumentation and control systems
  • Experience with space vehicle launch operations
  • Experience with DevOps and Agile/Scrum
  • Working knowledge of configuration management and source code management systems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams of software developers and verification teams in meeting cost and schedule commitments
Benefits

Blue Origin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.



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