Software Development Engineer III - New Glenn Avionics

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will develop flight software and tools for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of safety-critical real-time embedded software development. Working in the New Glenn Avionics Software organization, you will be part of the world-class team responsible for creating the software that will enable New Glenn to carry people and payloads routinely to Earth orbit and beyond. You will work on vehicle avionics and ground systems and be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing of various software components and tools critical for the success of New Glenn’s mission. If relocating to one of the approved Blue Origin sites, we offer relocation assistance!

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience writing software in C, C++, and Python.
• Solid understanding of embedded software, kernel development, BSPs or other systems software components.
• Good understanding of operating systems and network protocols fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications :

• M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with real-time operating systems.
• Experience with safety-critical software development in aerospace, automotive or other industries.
• Solid understanding of software interfaces with hardware components and programmable logic.

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $150,931.00 - $211,303.05 WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80

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.