Flight Software Engineer III, Displays & Control - Space Systems Development

Blue Origin
Seattle, WA, United States
$141.5K-$198.1K a year
Full-time
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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!

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers and technicians within the Space System Development (SSD) business unit, you will contribute to the design of the flight software for future space systems operating in orbital and deep space environment.

Within a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will contribute to developing fault tolerant flight software responsible for the overall command and control of a significant autonomous space system providing state-of-the-art space station services with Blue Origin Orbital Reef and NASA Commercial Destination Free Flyer (CDFF) program.

This includes defining architectures and requirements, cross-functional activities with subsystem stakeholders, and development and verification.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration, and your dedicated commitment and detailed attention will further the cause of safe spaceflight as we build a road to space.

You will create and maintain artifacts for flight software designs and present infrastructure and application flight software designs at gated reviews.

We are looking for engineers to apply their technical expertise , leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required . If you're excited by solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!

Responsibilities :

Develop subsystem management and Displays & Control application flight software

Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define software concepts of operations, functions and requirements

Author unit tests, documentation, and participate in design and code reviews

Integrate Displays & Control applications with vehicle management applications

Develop and run unit tests, validate on cross-platform software testbed Hardware-in-the-Loop and simulator environment

Participate in design and code reviews, and status reporting

Present subsystem management application flight software designs at design and milestone reviews

Complete flight software demonstration at milestone for stakeholders and customers

Minimum Qualifications :

  • B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, robotics engineering or equivalent engineering field
  • 4+ years of software development experience
  • Software development skills in real-time embedded systems, particularly in C / C++
  • understanding of real-time embedded software development concepts
  • Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software.
  • Strong debugging skills at the software / hardware boundary.
  • Experience with real time operating systems, such as VxWorks, Integrity, Embedded Linux or equivalent
  • Hands-on and theoretical understanding of software and computational science principles, concepts, algorithms, and engineering beyond tool use
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications :

Successful c andidates typically have 5+ years of real-time embedded flight software design and development experience.

Experience working on avionics, satellite, space flight systems, or robotic systems

Experience in life cycle software development of real-time embedded system, including at least software design, development, and verification.

Some experience with avionics displays & control and libraries and tools such as OpenGL, GL Studio, or similar, certifiable to safety-critical standards

Experience with cross-platform development and hardware-in-the-loop testbed lab environments

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $129,690-$181,566

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $141,480-$198,072

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $141,480-$198,072

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 .

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and / or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com .

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