Software Development Engineer II - New Glenn Avionics

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

About the role

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will develop flight software and tools for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of safety-critical real-time embedded software development. Working in the New Glenn Avionics Software organization, you will be part of the world-class team responsible for creating the software that will enable New Glenn to carry people and payloads routinely to Earth orbit and beyond. You will 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.

If relocating to one of the approved Blue Origin sites, we offer relocation assistance!

Responsibilities

• Develop flight software and tools for spaceflight systems
• Work on safety-critical real-time embedded software development
• Handle requirements, design, implementation, integration, and testing of software components and tools for vehicle avionics and ground systems

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Technical expertise in software development
• Leadership skills
• Commitment to quality
• Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and vision

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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

Pay

• Base Pay Range for CO applicants: $123,714.00 - $173,199.60
• Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $134,961.00 - $188,945.40
• Other site ranges may differ

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.

Background checks are required for all positions. Additional checks may include Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), drivers' qualifications for operating commercial motor vehicles, or Merchant Mariner Credential, depending on the role.