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Blue Ring Emulation Engineer - Blue Ring (TS/SCI Desired)

Blue Origin · Greater Seattle Area · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$165k–$231k/yrFull-time

About the role

As part of the In-Space Systems business unit, you'll own the development and integration of high-fidelity hardware emulations onto various Blue Ring Integration & Test Platforms. The Blue Ring spacecraft is the "Swiss Army Knife of satellites" and supports a variety of missions in Earth orbit domains out to the cislunar region—including transporting and hosting payloads, refueling satellites, as well as performing data relay, storage, and compute via in-space edge compute capability.

In this role, you will bridge complex vehicle simulations and flight hardware by creating an emulated hardware environment indistinguishable from flight hardware performance. This involves developing low-level device drivers and models, integrating simulation environments with emulation equipment, and performing rigorous testing to validate precision. Your work will directly enable robust, early-stage testing and verification of Blue Ring products, accelerating development timelines and ensuring mission success.

  • Relocation provided
  • 10-15% domestic travel required
  • Active TS/SCI clearance desired

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and maintain software drivers for emulation hardware interfaces.
  • Integrate vehicle component simulations with the hardware emulation platform.
  • Develop and execute test plans, automation scripts, and procedures to validate the functionality and performance of the emulated system against the flight hardware.
  • Debug complex issues at the software-hardware interface, identifying and resolving discrepancies between the emulation and the physical hardware.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in software development for embedded systems, simulation, or hardware emulation/testing.
  • Proficient in C / C++ development.
  • Skilled in Python or a similar scripting language for test automation and data analysis.
  • In-depth knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded control systems, including APIs, interfaces, and device drivers.
  • Hands-on experience with standard electronics lab equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, and power supplies for hardware testing and debugging.
  • Familiarity with digital communication protocols such as Ethernet, Spacewire, CAN, I2C, SPI, or UART.
  • Exceptionally organized, great teammate with excellent written and verbal 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.

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance (desired).
  • 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, or experience developing software for a Hardware-in-the-Loop vehicle simulator.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, GitLab, or GitHub.
  • 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.

Pay

Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80. Other site ranges may differ.

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.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results (eligibility not guaranteed).

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