Software Engineer II - Rocket Engines

Software Engineer II – Rocket Engines

Company: Blue Origin

Blue Origin is building reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems. The Software Engineer II – Rocket Engines role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit that designs, develops, manufactures, and tests engines and propulsion systems.

Overview: As a member of a small team, you will develop and verify avionics software for rocket engines. The position requires experience in embedded software for safety‑critical systems.

• Hands‑on development of real‑time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human‑capable spacecraft.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, coding, unit testing, and integration.
• Validate and verify safety embedded systems.

• B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience developing and testing real‑time embedded systems (bare metal, RTOS, or Linux kernel).
• Experience with C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with Git and Git Lab.
• Experience with debugging techniques at the software/hardware boundary.
• Familiarity with serial communications and TCP/IP networking protocols.
• Familiarity with designing APIs and interfaces.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong learning agility, multitasking, and drive to complete tasks.
• Positive can‑do attitude and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience with embedded avionics software.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing safety‑critical software systems.
• Familiarity with DO‑178 or NPR 7150.
• Experience with software requirements and UML.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices.

Compensation Range (CO): $ – $

Compensation Range (WA): $ – $

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Education support program.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to 4 weeks per year and 14 company‑paid holidays.

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