Software Integration and Test Lead

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

1d•$230,773 - $323,082

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Blue Ring SIL Software I&T Lead in its In-Space Systems business unit and Blue National Security organization. The role architects, develops, verifies, and integrates software products using high-fidelity simulation environments to test the Blue Ring spacecraft system and support its reliability and robustness. The lead works with subject matter experts to refine a scalable, flexible simulation environment and leads integration and test efforts using the software-in-the-loop (SIL) environment. The position calls for deep experience with spacecraft command and data handling (C&DH), telecommand and telemetry processing, hardware I/O interfaces, and spacecraft-system physics. The role supports testing across software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and real-time environments, develops simulation models for nominal and off-nominal scenarios, and works across hardware, systems, autonomy, and test teams. It also provides background support for on-orbit operations, leads troubleshooting of deployed spacecraft simulation issues, and mentors junior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
10 or more years of experience in spacecraft software, simulation software, or embedded software development.
Proven experience architecting and developing complex simulation environments for flight or safety-critical embedded systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead the technical architecture of a complex software system.
Deep understanding of deterministic lockstep simulation design and coupling algorithms with representative models, including synchronization and repeatability.
Strong knowledge of modeling GN&C sensors and actuators, such as IMUs, star trackers, magnetometers, reaction wheel assemblies, and magnetic torque rods.
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
Solid understanding of object-oriented problem-solving and software layering to support modularity and reuse.
Familiarity with communication protocols such as UDP/TCP, I2C, and UART.
Experience with the modern software lifecycle, configuration management (Git), CI/CD, and containerized environments.
Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance desired.
Familiarity with CCSDS standards for spacecraft telecommand and telemetry processing.
Experience with real-time operating systems such as Linux, QNX, VxWorks, or RTEMS.
Experience with onboard time management, precision timing interfaces, or GPS-disciplined time synchronization.
Familiarity with spacecraft FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation, and Response) concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and testing of a comprehensive simulation environment for testing and verifying Blue Ring software.
Collaborate with test team leads to develop a simulation environment deployable on multiple platforms for software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and real-time environment tests.
Work with hardware, systems, and autonomy engineers to define simulation requirements, bug fixes, interfaces, and behavioral boundaries.
Develop and integrate high-fidelity simulation models to test flight software across nominal and off-nominal operational scenarios.
Guide software integration, verification, and validation testing activities.
Provide background support for on-orbit operations and lead troubleshooting of deployed spacecraft simulation issues.
Mentor junior engineers and drive the technical growth and expertise of the team.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with a 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 and company results or other factors.