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Blue Origin · 6 hours ago

Software Simulation Engineer III (Spacecraft HIL/SIL)

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$165K/yr - $231K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The role involves developing a simulation testbed for the Blue Ring spacecraft program, including requirements gathering, architectural design, and collaboration with internal and external teams to create sophisticated simulation models.

National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement subsystem- and vehicle-level spacecraft simulation models for our Blue Ring hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) / software-in-the-loop (SWIL) testbed

Work with external customers and internal engineering teams to develop customer-specific simulation solutions

Develop test plans, scripts, displays and automation solutions

Develop test strategies and products for validating models and the SWIL testbed

Qualification

C / C++ developmentSoftware simulation testbedsReal-time operating systemsPython scriptingCommunication protocolsDockerKubernetesCI/CD pipelinesDebugging skillsMATLABSimulinkCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

5+ years of relevant experience in developing software simulation testbeds for innovative systems

Proficient in C / C++ development

Skilled in Python or similar scripting languages to enhance automation and efficiency

In-depth knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded control systems, including APIs, interfaces, and device drivers

Familiarity with communication protocols such as UDP/TCP, I2C, UART, etc

Exceptionally organized great teammate with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

8+ years of relevant experience developing software simulation testbeds for innovative and large-scale engineering systems

Experience developing software for a Hardware-in-the-Loop vehicle simulator

Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, GitLab, or GitHub

Strong debugging skills at the software-hardware interface

Familiar with hardware emulation tools like Simics

Expertise in customizing continuous integration systems

Understanding of electrical and electronic engineering concepts

Solid grasp of IP networking

Competent in MATLAB and Simulink

Acquainted with GNC systems and 6DOF dynamics

Proficient with DOORs Next Generation, SVN, Jenkins

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

Up to 14 company-paid holidays

Company

Blue Origin

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Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.

Founded in 2000

Kent, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.blueorigin.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$185.35M

Key Investors

NASAUnited States Space Force

2024-02-20Secondary Market

2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M

2021-12-03Grant· $130M

Leadership Team

David Limp

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Collins

Vice President, Global Supply Chain

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