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Blue Origin LLC Flight Software Systems Engineer II - New Glenn in Seattle, Washington
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 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. We are team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to safety in space exploration. At Blue Origin, your work will directly impact the history of spaceflight as we pursue our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Lead the development, integration, and validation of mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of a small, high-impact team, you'll influence system-level software architecture while ensuring we build streamlined, verifiable solutions for safe spaceflight. Key Responsibilities: Lead software integration activities for critical rocket systems throughout the entire product lifecycle Work hands-on in a hardware-in-loop environment to validate flight software Design and implement verification strategies for safety-critical systems Influence system-level software architecture decisions Troubleshoot complex technical issues across integrated rocket systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets mission requirements Qualifications: B.S. degree computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or related technical discipline Experience with control systems methodologies and/or verification of safety-critical software Strong technical troubleshooting skills Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Experience with Python and Linux environments Desired: M.S. or PhD in computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or related technical discipline Demonstrated experience with MATLAB and Simulink and auto-coding methods Experience in the full lifecycle development of aerospace systems, including requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning and operation Experience with aerospace vehicles (e.g., Boeing 787, 777x, Orion) and model-based design (MBD) methodologies leading to certification of human spaceflight systems Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $87,816.00 - $122,942.40 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. 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. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the rol