Avionics Software Engineer III (Engines)

Blue Origin

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

Senior

148k-207k

15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. The position involves participating in the development and verification of avionics software components on Blue Origin rocket engines, with a focus on safety-critical embedded systems that monitor and control autonomous rocket engines. The role requires applying technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Key Responsibilities

Build and test real-time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human-capable spacecraft.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture and design, coding, testing, integration, and maintenance.
Develop verifiable requirements, define software architecture, write planning specifications, assess software integration, and resolve issues related to software development.

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
5+ years of experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems, including bare metal, RTOS, or Linux kernel experience.
Experience writing software requirements and embedded software architecture and design.
Proficiency with C/C++ and Python.
Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary.
Experience with device drivers, serial communications, networking protocols (TCP/IP), and designing robust APIs.
Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Verification & Validation, and tools like git, JIRA, Confluence.
Familiarity with safety-critical, fault-tolerant systems, and standards such as DO-178 or NPR7150.
Ability to learn quickly, multitask, and drive tasks to completion.
Excellent communication skills to present technical concepts to peers and leadership.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice to Have

Experience with embedded avionics software or engine controller software for air-breathing or rocket engines.
Experience in design, development, and testing of safety-critical software systems.
Experience with Test & Integration.
Ability to generate innovative reusable solutions.
Familiarity with Rust.
Experience with UML or similar modeling tools.

Qualifications

Educational background as specified in requirements (B.S. or higher in relevant fields).

Benefits & Perks

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%.
Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonuses based on individual and company performance.

Working at Blue Origin

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