Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you'll own and drive development of a groundbreaking simulation testbed for our Blue Ring spacecraft program. Blue Ring is the "Swiss Army Knife of satellites" and can support a variety of missions in Earth orbit domains out to the cislunar region - including transporting and hosting payloads, refueling satellites, as well as performing data relay, storage and compute via our in-space edge compute capability.

In this role you'll build and manage the automated testing pipelines and virtual execution environments for the software-in-the-loop (SWIL) simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testbed. You'll collaborate both with our internal integration and test team and external customers to support the smooth operation of testbeds that precisely reflect spacecraft operations.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• 10-15% domestic travel required
• TS/SCI Security Clearance Desired

Responsibilities:

• Work with external customers and internal engineering teams to develop customer-specific testbed infrastructure solutions
• Build and manage the automated testing pipelines, virtual execution environments that improves testbed velocity

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in developing software testbed infrastructure for innovative systems
• Proficient in C / C++ development
• Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, GitLab, or GitHub
• Familiar with hardware emulation like Simics
• Expertise in customizing continuous integration systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure tool
• Solid grasp of IP networking
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and testing methodologies
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Proficient with DOORs Next Generation, SVN, Jenkins
• Skilled in Python or similar scripting languages to enhance automation and efficiency
• Exceptionally organized teammate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance preferred
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience developing software testbeds for innovative and large-scale engineering systems
• Experience in developing simulations and models for aerospace testbeds
• Experience developing software for a Hardware-in-the-Loop vehicle simulator
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as UDP/TCP, I2C, UART, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded control systems, including APIs, interfaces, and device drivers
• Strong debugging skills at the software-hardware interface
• Solid grasp of IP networking
• Competent in MATLAB and Simulink

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40

Other site ranges may differ

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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.

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.