Software Engineer II - Rocket Engines

Blue Origin

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Mid Level

121k-170k

7 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 working to develop 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 developing and verifying avionics software components for rocket engines, with an emphasis 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 support 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, design, coding, unit testing, and integration.
Participate deeply in the development and verification of avionics software components for rocket engines.

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
2+ years of hands-on experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems, including bare metal, RTOS, or Linux kernel experience.
Experience with C/C++ and Python.
Experience with Git and Gitlab.
Experience with debugging techniques at the software/hardware boundary.
Familiarity with serial communications and networking protocols (TCP/IP).
Familiarity designing APIs and interfaces.
Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Ability to learn quickly, multitask, and drive tasks to completion.
Must have a can-do attitude and be a problem solver.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with embedded avionics software.
Familiarity with design, development, and testing of safety-critical software systems.
Familiarity with DO-178 or NPR 7150 standards.
Familiarity with software requirements.
Familiarity with embedded software development.
Familiarity with UML or similar modeling tools.
Familiarity with DevOps practices.

Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year and 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonuses based on individual and company performance.

Working at Blue Origin

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