Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer II - New Glenn Avionics
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Software Development Engineer II role involves developing flight software and tools for New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, with responsibilities including requirements, design, implementation, integration, and testing of software components critical for mission success.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop flight software and tools for various spaceflight systems
Share in the team’s impact on all aspects of safety-critical real-time embedded software development
Work on vehicle avionics and ground systems and be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing of various software components and tools critical for the success of New Glenn’s mission
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline
2+ years of experience writing software in C, C++, and Python
Solid understanding of embedded software, kernel development, BSPs or other systems software components
Good understanding of operating systems and network protocols fundamentals
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Preferred
M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline
Experience with real-time operating systems
Experience with safety-critical software development in aerospace, automotive or other industries
Solid understanding of software interfaces with hardware components and programmable logic
Benefits
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 (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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