Avionics Software Engineer II (Engines)

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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! 

As part of Embedded Software team, you will participate in the development and verification of avionics software components on Blue Origin rocket engines. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of re-usable, safety-critical component development and delivery. This hands-on position requires experience in developing, validating, and verifying safety embedded systems. Together, our teams deliver the embedded software that monitors and controls fully autonomous rocket engines.

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!

As a Software Engineer L2, you will have hands on development responsibility to build and test real-time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human capable spacecraft. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate deeply in all aspects of software development lifecycle (including developing verifiable requirements, defining software architecture and design, developing code, unit testing and integration of the software).

• B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems, including C/C++, Python, and experience with Git and Gitlab.
• Proficiency in debugging techniques at the software/hardware boundary, designing APIs and interfaces, and familiarity with serial communications and networking protocols (TCP/IP).
• Experience in developing tools and utilities, working in Agile methodologies, and interfacing with sensors and actuators.
• Strong multitasking ability and commitment to problem-solving, with the aptitude 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.

• Familiarity with embedded avionics software, software requirements, safety-critical software systems
• Knowledge of software standards, UML, Rust, and DevOps.

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