Navigation Software Engineer
Blue Origin1 day ago
Base Salary
$135k - $189k/yr
Responsibilities
- Author and execute master verification and validation plans for navigation-related avionics boxes.
- Evaluate requirements, propose verification and validation solutions, and explore design tradeoffs.
- Develop test cases and test procedures.
- Support or own delivery of software verification reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Own software- and systems-level verification and validation trace matrices.
- Apply AI and automation to software verification and validation activities.
- Contribute as a software developer.
- Use software configuration management, source control, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices.
- Communicate with customers and stakeholders about requirements, designs, and deliverable status.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of software verification and validation experience.
- Knowledge of DO-178C and/or NASA NPR 7150.2.
- Software development skills in several programming languages, including C, C++, MATLAB, Python, and Rust.
- Experience with GitLab.
- Experience with real-time systems and embedded programming.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interface company-wide as a technical leader.
- Experience working in a fast-paced new product development environment.
- Preferred: master’s degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Preferred: experience with software or algorithm development.
- Preferred: experience with navigation algorithms such as Extended Kalman Filters.
- Preferred: knowledge of IMUs, GPS, and other complementary navigation technologies.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees or asylees due to export control regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, and a 401(k) company match of up to 5%.
- Education Support Program.
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Some roles and levels may be eligible for discretionary benefits and bonuses.
- A standard background check is required for all positions, with additional checks depending on the role.
About Blue Origin
Blue Origin designs and manufactures rocket engines, reusable launch vehicles, and lunar transport systems for commercial and government customers. Its products include the suborbital New Shepard, the in-development New Glenn orbital rocket, BE-4 engines (used on ULA’s Vulcan), and the Blue Moon lander; revenue comes from launch services, engine supply, and space systems contracts, including a NASA Human Landing System award. Founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos, the company is headquartered in Kent, Washington.