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. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

The Software Verification Team is a “super-powered” organization, bringing top talent to answer some of our most challenging engineering questions.  Its mission is to support safety and mission-critical software verification by championing automation, continuous improvement, and leading-edge industry best practices.

As a Senior Avionics Software Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative team of engineers and experts that specialize in the verification of safety/mission-critical avionics software.  You have a strong desire to learn new systems, challenge the status-quo and improve software products.  Your attention to detail, passion for finding software errors, and relentless commitment to a culture of safety will contribute to successful spacecraft missions.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert of mission-critical software test and verification, working closely with the product group team members

• Develop and implement advanced automation strategies to enhance software verification processes and efficiency

• Utilize cutting-edge automation techniques, including Generative AI, to expedite verification efforts and improve software safety

• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software verification and test automation

• Review and refactor software requirements and designs for verifiability; uncover requirement gaps

• Author requirements-based test cases, test procedures/scripts

• Assist in building the software test environment and infrastructure, leveraging readily available Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments and test tools where appropriate

• Lead Agile stand-ups as needed by the product group

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for getting people into space and back again safely

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or related discipline

• 8+ years of embedded software testing or embedded development experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex software issues

• Experience with test automation frameworks and continuous integration tools

• Familiarity with static and dynamic code analysis tools

• Excellent Python and C/C++ coding skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

•  Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired:

• Experience developing or verifying mission-critical space software

• Expertise in the development of the following software functions: command and data handling, communications, electrical power systems, guidance navigation and control, propulsion, thermal control, vehicle management or platform systems

• Experience with tools such as Pytest, CPPUTest, Gcov, DOORs Next Generation (DNG), Jama, Gitlab, Jira, Docker

• Ability to work in a Linux OS environment

• Experience developing and deploying software test stations (Processor-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop)

Career Growth:

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a rapidly growing space technology company

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in the space industry

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $157,053.75-$219,875.25;WA applicants is $170,805.00-$239,127.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Benefits

Benefits include:  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%, and an 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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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