MK2 Senior Software Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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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 Software Engineering role supports Blue Origin's MK2 Crew Lander and NASA's HLS SLD program. As part of a small and accomplished team of specialists responsible for crafting, developing, validating the simulation infrastructure used to train lunar crew lander astronauts and operators. You will play a key role in supporting missions that will establish a lasting human presence in space.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, providing to innovative solutions while demonstrating individual leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. Your will contribute to the full lifecycle of your training and simulation products, from conceptual designs to requirements generation, development, and validation.

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop training and simulation systems for lunar crew landers
• Develop core simulation components, as well I/O components necessary to interface with displays, and hardware input controls, and instructor/operator stations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists to develop and integrate multi-functional solutions for simulation development and analysis
• Develop automated test environments to support regression testing and requirement verification
• Support continuous integration and test of hardware/software in support of software qualification

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field, with hands-on professional experience developing software for engineering problems
• 5+ years of relevant software development experience for aerospace or other high technology, safety critical industries
• Strong development skills, particularly in C/C++, and Python
• Experience with Windows, Linux, real time operating systems, serial communications, IP networking, and embedded systems
• Ability to direct a team on rapid development programs; highly organized and capable of planning, guiding, and completing complex technical work
• Familiarity with sensors and actuators, including GPS, accelerometers, rate gyros, pressure or temperature sensors, solenoids, servos
• Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and test development

Desired:

• Strong domain knowledge and engineering fundamentals in a traditional engineering subject area in addition to strong software development experience
• Experience with Docker, and CI/CD
• Experience in Embedded or Real Time Systems
• Experience with regulatory compliance of safety-critical standards such as NPR 7150.2D, DO-178C, or similar

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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.

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