Software Development Engineer III – ECLSS and Crew Systems
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. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further our mission, we are building sustainable infrastructure for the transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
About the role
As part of a hardworking team, you will contribute to the design of flight software for future space vehicles. You will be a part of the team responsible for ECLSS and Crew Systems on Blue Origin’s crewed Lunar Lander vehicle. This role will directly impact the history of space exploration, and your dedicated commitment and detailed attention will further the cause of safe and repeatable spaceflight.
Responsibilities
- Own the development and qualification of software applications for environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS).
- Own formal validation and verification of ECLSS software applications.
- Support ECLSS model maturity, qualification, and validation efforts with the ECLS subsystem team.
- Support ECLSS component testing as the flight software representative, including hardware/software integration and ensuring tests meet flight software requirements.
- Support development and verification of other various crew systems on the human-rated Lunar Lander.
- Maintain requirements, support architecture, and interface definition for ECLSS or Crew Systems software components.
- Support internal or customer design reviews.
Requirements
- Minimum of BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in software development, verification, and validation.
- Software development skills in one or several programming languages including C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python.
- Experience with real-time systems and embedded software.
- Experience with autonomy or controls flight software applications.
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment.
Qualifications
- Desired MS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Domain knowledge of ECLSS systems or Crew Systems autonomy applications.
- Detailed knowledge of DO-178C and/or NASA NPR 7150.2.
- Experience with integrated 6DoF or closed-loop autonomy simulation environments.
- Expertise with Embedded Linux or equivalent real-time operating systems.
- Experience with board bring-up and comfortable with hardware interfaces and communications protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, etc.).
Pay
- CA applicants: $164,652.00 - $230,512.80
- CO applicants: $150,931.00 - $211,303.05
- WA applicants: $164,652.00 - $230,512.80
- Other site ranges may differ.
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.
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 apply depending on the role, including Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, or Merchant Mariner Credential.