Software-Systems Engineer III – Rocket Engines

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 role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems.

Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will support the design and development of avionics subsystems that meet Blue Origin’s needs for a variety of liquid propulsion rocket engines for multiple spaceflight systems.

The avionics subsystem includes the controller electronics, software, harness interconnects, instrumentation and electronic exciter used on the engine for ignition and powered flight.

You support your team through requirements development and decomposition, technical trade study support, risk management, integration, verification, and a myriad of other systems engineering-related activities.

These responsibilities will require wide application of systems engineering principles and concepts, plus an understanding of avionics and other related subject areas.

You will work with the Engines Design Office and your team in using technical standards and processes to enable robust, right-sized avionics development.

This includes sharing lessons learned across the Blue Engines programs to continuously improve how Blue Origin develops avionics and engine control systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Take ownership of developing and maintaining high-level software requirements
• As a software-systems engineer, develop high-level software requirements for engine controller electronics, not required to write SW development code
• Perform technical trade study support
• Draft or review software interface control document (SW ICD)
• Author or review software verification activities (test results and scripts)
• Mentor, both technically and professionally, less-experienced team members
• Grow and develop into an experienced systems engineer

Minimum Qualifications :

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in software development or verification
• Experience with development of software requirements and software ICDs
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments
• 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

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with DO-178B / C DAL C or higher

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $136,800-$191,520

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $136,800-$191,520

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

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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

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