Flight Software Systems Engineer II - New Glenn
Blue Origin3 days ago
Seattle, WA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$107k - $150k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead software integration activities for critical New Glenn rocket systems throughout the product lifecycle.
- Work hands-on in hardware-in-the-loop environments to validate flight software.
- Design and implement verification strategies for safety-critical systems.
- Influence system-level software architecture decisions.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues across integrated rocket systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets mission requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 2–5 years of experience.
- Experience with control systems methodologies and/or verification of safety-critical software.
- Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with Python and Linux environments.
- Preferred: master’s or PhD in a related technical discipline.
- Preferred: experience with MATLAB, Simulink, auto-coding methods, aerospace systems lifecycle development, aerospace vehicles, and model-based design methodologies leading to certification of human spaceflight systems.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock options for all 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 employees may be eligible for discretionary benefits and bonuses based on role type and job level.
- Applicants must meet stated U.S. citizenship, permanent-resident, refugee, or asylum-status requirements under export control regulations.
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.