Software Engineer, Toolpath & Manufacturing Automation

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop software to control manufacturing processes at the machine level and at the facility level
• Develop and integrate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom built computer-aided-design (CAD) and computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software for advanced manufacturing applications
• Contribute to the definition, implementation, and hands-on integration and maintenance of software-controlled electromechanical subsystems for various steps in the additive manufacturing process
• Implement data integrations and automated workflows to ensure that all relevant data and information is available to manufacturing engineers, design engineers, and manufacturing facility operators to support timely and effective design and manufacturing decisions
• Take ownership of identifying opportunities for improved reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through automation; own and drive the technical architecture, roadmap, and implementation
• Take ownership of identifying and resolving gaps in available data and information for manufacturing decision making

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in computer science or equivalent and 4 years of experience in a related field
• Experience integrating motion control with higher level software platforms. (custom application and/or object oriented applications)
• Applications and development experience with closed loop controls
• Experience developing systems involving sensors and electromechanical actuators
• Database design, development, and management (SQL, NoSQL, XML) experience including Extract Transfer Load (ETL), unstructured and semi-structured data mining and extraction, and data warehousing
• Software scripting abilities with implementation languages (Python, Perl, C/C++/C#/Java, REST)
• Desktop application/toolchain integration and scripting/automation skills
• Record of good judgment in make/buy analysis and decision-making for software systems
• Industrial control and automation skills
• Highly engaged and proactive with stakeholders in identifying opportunities and delivering solutions
• 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

Bonus Information

Compensation Range: For WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80
Other Site Ranges May Differ
Culture 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 an 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.

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 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. 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, sex, 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.