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Software Development Engineer

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Aeronautical Engineering, Affirmative Action, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Languages, Atlassian JIRA, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CDL Driver's License, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Disability Accommodations, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Programming Languages, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Green Construction, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Leadership, Legal, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Onboarding, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Regulations, Road Tests, Rust Programming Language, Software Development, Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of ahardworking team ofengineers,you willwork with various subsystem stakeholders to produce and manage the software architectureforthe Blue Transporterspacecraftwithin the Lunar Permanence business unit. Youand yourteammateswill be tasked with ensuring mission success of the lunar vehicles'safety-critical, performant flight software. You will proactively engage withthe leads and engineersof different subsystems, including both software and hardware.You willguide the software team's technical decisions using the input ofa set of stakeholders and provide the rationale behind these decisions.You will draft, review, revise, and publish documents that outline these decisions and provide a credibleplan for implementing flight software that completes the Lunar Permanence missionobjectives.You willreport to theFlight Software Integrated Product Lead.A strong applicant willdemonstratean ability to understand theneeds ofourstakeholders andsimultaneouslyrepresent the capabilities ofourFlight Software team well.This attribute is particularly important to ensure thatour team avoidsover-promising and under-delivering.

Youwill work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.Youwill play a key role indeveloping the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon andextendhuman presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their technicalexpertise,leadership skills,and commitment toquality to positivelyimpactsafe human spaceflight.Passion for our mission and visionisrequired!

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering,aeronautics,or a related field with a minimum of6years of relevant experience, oramaster'sdegreeor a PhD degreewith a minimum of3years of relevant experience

Priorexperience working in spaceflight or other safety-criticalindustries

Priorexperienceinembedded systemssoftware engineering

Proficiencyinwriting requirements and usingJamaorasimilartool

Experience with Jira or a similar activity management tool

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Prior experience usingGenerative AI tools for programming and process improvement

Desired:

Experience with NPR 7150, DO-178,or other similar standards

Experience withthe agilemethodology

Experience with C, C++, Rust, or other embedded programming languages

Experience with cFS or other flight software frameworks

Experience withorbital vehicles or in-space systems

Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35
WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55

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

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), 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%, 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.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's 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 work force. 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 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. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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, diverse, and dedicated work force. 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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