Senior Software Product Engineer

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 are 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 is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of specialists, you will lead all aspects of the core embedded infrastructure and user-facing applications controlling rocket engine test stands and ground support equipment. Working on an agile team, you will have a high impact on component, vehicle subsystem, and engine testing.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

This role includes both deep technical and project management responsibilities, overseeing software product engineering, architecting software applications, developing work breakdown structures, and achieving on-time delivery of capabilities to internal customers. You will manage product goals consistent with our software and hardware platform strategies.

• Defining and articulating software product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with long-term team and company goals
• Software development for embedded systems, back-end services, and front-end UI
• Proof of concept development, implementing new technologies and services
• Architecting and breaking down sophisticated systems into manageable work items
• Soliciting, collecting, and acting upon customer feedback
• Conducting code reviews, ensuring code quality and consistency with style guides and standards
• Tracking product progress, managing releases, and reporting status
• Handling product backlog, prioritizing work items, overseeing work item tracking
• Ensuring product documentation is accurate and current
• Planning unit and integration tests and ensuring functionality of CI/CD pipelines

• BS degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering. Other engineering or science degrees will be considered if experience in responsibilities are met
• Demonstrated product ownership of sophisticated software solutions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Proficient in usage of containerization software (Docker and Kubernetes)
• Advanced knowledge of C++ features and standard methodologies, with experience in performance optimization and low-level programming
• Demonstrated proficiency coding with LLMs
• Deep experience developing and optimizing embedded systems and controls, particularly for high-reliability applications
• Consistent record setting up/architecting/maintaining scalable software architectures for variably sophisticated systems

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of meaningful experience in software development, particularly in aerospace or a similarly complex industry
• Proficient in multiple SW languages, including embedded, scripting, and web development
• Experience integrating AI into software applications and applying AI platforms to aid in software development, testing, and documentation
• Advanced skills in LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT, and LabVIEW FPGA, with innovative system integrations and real-time data processing
• Strong background in Agile development practices, including Scrum and Kanban
• Validated experience in leading teams and mentoring junior developers

WA applicants is $-$

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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, 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.

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