Software Development Engineer II - Glenn Avionics

Software Development Engineer II – New Glenn Avionics

Salary range updated, see changes below.

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will develop flight software and tools for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of safety‑critical real‑time embedded software development. Working in the New Glenn Avionics Software organization, you will be part of the world‑class team responsible for creating the software that will enable New Glenn to carry people and payloads routinely to Earth orbit and beyond.

You will work on vehicle avionics and ground systems and be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing of various software components and tools critical for the success of New Glenn’s mission.

If relocating to one of the approved Blue Origin sites, we offer relocation assistance!

• B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience writing software in C, C++ and Python.
• Solid understanding of embedded software, kernel development, BSPs or other systems software components.
• Good understanding of operating systems and network protocol fundamentals.

• M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems.
• Experience with safety‑critical software development in aerospace, automotive or other industries.
• Solid understanding of software interfaces with hardware components and programmable logic.

CO applicants: $ – $
WA applicants: $ – $

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.

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.

• 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 role requires one to be on a military installation.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 10,001 lbs. or more and/or transport placardable hazardous materials may be subject to additional federal regulations.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain merchant mariner credential.

• 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.
• Bonus and other performance‑based compensation as determined by company policy.

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