Blue Origin

Software Development Engineer III - ECLSS and Crew Systems

Blue Origin$150K — $211K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years in software development, verification, and validation.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python.
  • Experience with real-time systems and embedded software.
  • Familiarity with autonomy or controls flight software applications.
  • Self-starter in fast-paced new product development environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and qualify software applications for environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS).
  • Conduct formal validation and verification of ECLSS software applications.
  • Support ECLSS model maturity, qualification, and validation efforts with the subsystem team.
  • Represent flight software during ECLSS component testing and ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Assist in the development and verification of crew systems for the Lunar Lander.
  • Maintain requirements and support architecture for ECLSS or Crew Systems software components.
  • Participate in internal or customer design reviews.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
  • Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Paid Time Off with up to four weeks earned annually and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Flexible bonus eligibility based on individual contributions and company performance.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 a hardworking team, you will contribute to the design of flight software for future space vehicles. You will be a part of the team responsible for ECLSS and Crew Systems on Blue Origin's crewed Lunar Lander vehicle.

This role will directly impact the history of space exploration, and your dedicated commitment and detailed attention will further the cause of safe and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Responsibilities:
  • Own the development and qualification of software applications for environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS).
  • Own formal validation and verification of ECLSS software applications.
  • Support ECLSS model maturity, qualification, validation efforts with the ECLS subsystem team.
  • Support ECLSS component testing as the flight software representative including hardware/software integration and ensuring tests meet flight software requirements.
  • Support development and verification of other various crew systems on the human rated Lunar Lander.
  • Maintain requirements, support architecture and interface definition for ECLSS or Crew Systems software components.
  • Support internal or customer design review.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum of BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience software development, verification, and validation.
  • Software development skills in all or several programming languages including C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python.
  • Experience with real-time systems and embedded software.
  • Experience with autonomy or controls flight software applications.
  • Self-starting who thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment.


Desired:
  • MS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Domain knowledge of ECLSS systems or Crew Systems autonomy applications.
  • Detailed knowledge of DO-178C and/or NASA NPR 7150.2
  • Experience with integrated 6DoF or closed loop autonomy simulation environments.
  • Expertise with Embedded Linux or equivalent real-time operating systems.
  • Experience with board bring up, and comfortable with hardware interfaces and communications protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, etc.).


Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $150,931.00 - $211,303.05WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80

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.

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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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