SLD EGSE Software Development Engineer III - Lunar Permanence at Blue Origin
Denver, CO 80201
About the Job
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! Job Description SummaryApplies broad multi-disciplinary engineering (mechanical and electrical/electronic) knowledge, skills, and methods as well as computer/software systems to design and engineer the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support
Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations
Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune them appropriately
Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures
Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.Job DescriptionWe are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety
This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight
Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.As a EGSE Software Development Engineering supporting the Integration and Test team, you will be supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.We are looking for someone 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!Responsibilities:Design, implement, test, verify and deploy safety-critical software systems, ensuring the success of the overall Ground Data System (hardware/software) supporting space flight operations.Support Flight and Ground Software Engineers to build/test EGSE, verifying firmware & SW design requirementsWrite EGSE Rack Level Software & Firmware using drivers in C++ with application program interfacesDevelop serial communication software interfaces between EGSE RS-422, RS-485 hardware and vehicle flight avionicsTroubleshoot issues and anomalies that arise during testingReduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasksPerform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigationsFind opportunities for safety improvements and cost savingsDevelop, Test & Commission Software Scripts interfacing EGSE Hardware and Ground Software to run in conjunction with Vehicle I&T Procedures.Collaborate with I&T Engineers, generating and maintaining test requirements and verification matricesCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing space vehicle systems, mission-control infrastructure, operations fields, and customers to define software requirements, architectures, and designs.Support EGSE SW and Ground Software maintenance, upgrades, and functionality improvementsParticipate in test readiness review, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews.Write & maintain SW documentation, and manage procedural redlines/updates during test campaignsFollow software development processes that meet Blue Origin and customer-required standards to ensure software safety and reliability.Qualifications:Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!B.S
or higher degree in Software or Engineering related field.5+ years of software development experienceProven software development in Modern C++, Python, or Rust.Experience in full lifecycle software engineering
Including: system design; architecting requirements gathering; software implementation and verification, system integration, and release.Confirmed skills in software build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, and deployment.Familiarity with Linux environment and basic Unix system administration activities.Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skillsExperience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environmentAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionMust 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 asylumDesired: Experience with writing Software RequirementsFamiliarity with messaging brokers (MQTT, ActiveMQ, etc)Experience with Serial Communication protocols (RS-422, RS-485)Experience developing software to establish Receive/Transmit (Rx/Tx) ports in Host machineExperience with Software Performance Testing with a focus on LatencyExperience with Amazon web services (AWS)Experience with complex electronics hardware and software systemsCompliance experience with NPR 7150.2.Experience with fault-tolerant software design, human error assessment, and human error prevention and fault tolerance.Experience with spacecraft subsystems and associated software.Compensation Range for:CO applicants is $129,690.00-$181,566.00;WA applicants is $141,480.00-$198,072.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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 AccommodationApplicants 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
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! Job Description SummaryApplies broad multi-disciplinary engineering (mechanical and electrical/electronic) knowledge, skills, and methods as well as computer/software systems to design and engineer the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support
Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations
Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune them appropriately
Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures
Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.Job DescriptionWe are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety
This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight
Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.As a EGSE Software Development Engineering supporting the Integration and Test team, you will be supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.We are looking for someone 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!Responsibilities:Design, implement, test, verify and deploy safety-critical software systems, ensuring the success of the overall Ground Data System (hardware/software) supporting space flight operations.Support Flight and Ground Software Engineers to build/test EGSE, verifying firmware & SW design requirementsWrite EGSE Rack Level Software & Firmware using drivers in C++ with application program interfacesDevelop serial communication software interfaces between EGSE RS-422, RS-485 hardware and vehicle flight avionicsTroubleshoot issues and anomalies that arise during testingReduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasksPerform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigationsFind opportunities for safety improvements and cost savingsDevelop, Test & Commission Software Scripts interfacing EGSE Hardware and Ground Software to run in conjunction with Vehicle I&T Procedures.Collaborate with I&T Engineers, generating and maintaining test requirements and verification matricesCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing space vehicle systems, mission-control infrastructure, operations fields, and customers to define software requirements, architectures, and designs.Support EGSE SW and Ground Software maintenance, upgrades, and functionality improvementsParticipate in test readiness review, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews.Write & maintain SW documentation, and manage procedural redlines/updates during test campaignsFollow software development processes that meet Blue Origin and customer-required standards to ensure software safety and reliability.Qualifications:Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!B.S
or higher degree in Software or Engineering related field.5+ years of software development experienceProven software development in Modern C++, Python, or Rust.Experience in full lifecycle software engineering
Including: system design; architecting requirements gathering; software implementation and verification, system integration, and release.Confirmed skills in software build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, and deployment.Familiarity with Linux environment and basic Unix system administration activities.Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skillsExperience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environmentAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionMust 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 asylumDesired: Experience with writing Software RequirementsFamiliarity with messaging brokers (MQTT, ActiveMQ, etc)Experience with Serial Communication protocols (RS-422, RS-485)Experience developing software to establish Receive/Transmit (Rx/Tx) ports in Host machineExperience with Software Performance Testing with a focus on LatencyExperience with Amazon web services (AWS)Experience with complex electronics hardware and software systemsCompliance experience with NPR 7150.2.Experience with fault-tolerant software design, human error assessment, and human error prevention and fault tolerance.Experience with spacecraft subsystems and associated software.Compensation Range for:CO applicants is $129,690.00-$181,566.00;WA applicants is $141,480.00-$198,072.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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 AccommodationApplicants 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.California
Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.SummaryLocation: Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Space Coast, FLType: Full time 