Software Engineer; Manufacturing Systems

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and control custom manufacturing hardware supporting Blue Origin’s advanced metal additive manufacturing processes — including the design and development of custom machine tools and its motion control system. This is a hands‑on role spanning software architecture, embedded systems, motion control, and CAD/CAM integration, all in service of enabling reliable, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing for safe human spaceflight.

You'll work at the intersection of machine design, controls, and software — writing the code that drives physical hardware to produce precision geometry, while also building the broader data and automation infrastructure that connects machine‑level execution to facility‑level manufacturing decisions.

• Develop C++ software for 2D/3D path/geometry generation to drive machine motion and produce target part geometry
• Design, build, and integrate the motion control system for a custom machine, including electromechanical subsystem selection, wiring, and software‑driven control
• Develop software to control manufacturing processes at both the machine level (real‑time motion, sensing, actuation) and facility level (workflow orchestration, data routing)
• Architect and implement embedded system software for data acquisition and control hardware, ensuring reliable, deterministic performance
• Build automated data integrations/workflows so manufacturing engineers, design engineers, and facility operators have timely access to relevant process data
• Identify and drive opportunities for improved reliability, efficiency, and automation across manufacturing processes — own the technical architecture and roadmap
• Identify and close gaps in available manufacturing data to support better engineering and operational decisions
• Conduct code reviews and architectural reviews; maintain code quality and documentation standards
• Plan and implement unit/integration tests; maintain CI/CD pipelines for manufacturing software

• BS in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of industry experience in C++ software development, ideally with exposure to motion control, robotics, or CNC/additive manufacturing systems
• Strong systems‑level thinking — able to bridge mechanical/electrical hardware design with software architecture
• Strong collaboration skills in a multi‑disciplinary, multi‑developer environment

• Experience with toolpath and trajectory generation
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience building custom machines/hardware from concept through commissioning
• Experience programming data acquisition and control systems, interfacing with industrial hardware (PLCs, NI hardware, or similar)
• Experience designing or integrating motion control hardware (servo/stepper drives, motion controllers, encoders) for custom machines
• Experience with additive manufacturing processes (metal AM, DED, etc.)
• Proficiency in Python and/or LabVIEW for test/automation tooling
• Demonstrated experience integrating AI/LLMs into engineering workflows
• Interfacing with industrial hardware (PLCs, NI hardware, or similar)
• Experience with geometry/path generation for machine motion (toolpathing, slicing, or similar)
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM software integration (COTS and/or custom tools)

$ - $. Other site ranges may differ

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees…