Flight Software Systems Engineer II - New Glenn

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

1d•$107,136 - $149,990

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Flight Software Systems Engineer II to support the development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed to carry people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar space, and beyond. The role leads development, integration, and validation of mission-critical software in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of a small team, the engineer will influence system-level software architecture and help deliver streamlined, verifiable solutions for safe spaceflight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 2–5 years of experience.
Experience with control systems methodologies and/or verification of safety-critical software.
Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience with Python and Linux environments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Demonstrated experience with MATLAB and Simulink and auto-coding methods.
Experience in the full lifecycle development of aerospace systems, including requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, and operation.
Experience with aerospace vehicles (e.g., Boeing 787, 777x, Orion) and model-based design methodologies leading to certification of human spaceflight systems.

Responsibilities

Lead software integration activities for critical rocket systems throughout the product lifecycle.
Work hands-on in a hardware-in-loop environment to validate flight software.
Design and implement verification strategies for safety-critical systems.
Influence system-level software architecture decisions.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across integrated rocket systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets mission requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.