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'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.
Join our dynamic team of engineers as a Local Autonomy Application Engineer and contribute to the development of safety-critical controls software for the New Glenn launch vehicle. You will collaborate closely with flight hardware and participate in various tests at Processor-In-the-Loop (PIL), Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL), and subsystem levels. Your expertise will be pivotal in supporting integrated launch vehicle test campaigns, developing and verifying subsystem requirements, and engaging in plant model validation activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, or related field) • Experience in aerospace, controls-related, or hardware test roles • Experience with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and testing • Experience with AI-assisted software development cycles • Highly organized with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced graduate degree in engineering or related control systems field • Experience with Simulink model-based design software • Experience with real-time operating systems • Experience with Linux operating system • Hands-on usage of AI coding assistants such as Roo, Klein, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar to accelerate embedded/controls development, code reviews, and test creation • Familiarity with DOORS Next Generation (DNG) or similar requirements management systems; Atlassian JIRA or similar issue tracking systems; Apache Subversion or GitLab or similar revision control systems
Compensation Range:
For WA applicants, the compensation range is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40. Other site ranges may differ.
Culture Statement:
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.
Export Control Regulations:
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.
Background Check:
A background check is required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check. Additionally, certain job profiles may require a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if 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), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for Certain Job Profiles:
• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Benefits:
Benefits 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% • An Education Support Program
Paid Time Off:
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours • Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Dependent on Role Type and Job Level:
• Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results, or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. 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. 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, sex, 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's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
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.
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