Navigation Software Engineer
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.Blue Origin’s Advance Concepts - Flight Systems group is seeking a top tier Software Verification Engineer. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will be supporting aspects of verification, validation, and development for current and future spaceflight navigation systems. This position will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe, low cost, and repeatable spaceflight and will directly shape the future of space exploration.
Own the authoring and execution of master verification and validation plans across various navigation related avionics boxes.
Evaluates requirements, proposes V&V solutions, explore trades to support a design.
Develop test cases and test procedures.
Support or own the delivery of software verification reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Own verification and validation trace matrices, software, and systems level.
Embrace AI and automation in all aspects of the software verification and validation.
Able to contribute as a software developer.
Effective use of software configuration management, source control, DevSecOps, CI/CD, etc.
Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and status of deliverables.
Minimum of BS degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience software verification and validation.
Detailed knowledge of DO-178C and/or NASA NPR 7150.2
Software development skills in all or several programming languages including: C, C++, MATLAB, Python, and Rust.
Experience with Gitlab
Experience with real-time systems and embedded programming.
Good communication skills and ability to interface companywide as a technical leader.
Self-starting who thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment.
MS degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years’ experience with software or algorithm development.
Experience with navigation algorithms such as Extended Kalman Filters.
Knowledge of IMUs, GPS and other complementary navigation technologies.
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70Don’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.
Desired
- MS degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years’ experience with software or algorithm development.
- Experience with navigation algorithms such as Extended Kalman Filters.
- Knowledge of IMUs, GPS and other complementary navigation technologies.
Compensation Range for
WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70
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.
- How much does the Navigation Software Engineer at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $131K–$183K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Navigation Software Engineer role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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