Software Operations Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As a part of a small, cross-functional team, you’ll help maintain, manage, and operate Software systems such as Linux-based and PLC software applications, Git Repositories, and Control systems as part of the Launch Operations – Ground Control Systems team supporting the New Glenn Launch Program. You'll share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn operations by ensuring transporter erector, integration facility, test stand, launch pad, ground, and marine systems are ready for successful and safe integrated operations. We seek Software Engineers of all backgrounds who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to serve on the providing critical GSE infrastructure to the New Glenn program. 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!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer, aerospace engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of software development, integration, systems operation, or testing
• Must be able to travel in support of test and flight operations.
• Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft integration and test
• Experience with console operations
• Strong verbal communication skills
• High-pressure decision making and solution communication
• Experience with high reliability mission critical software operations
• Experience with GIT repository management
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems and bash scripting
• Experience with IP networking and troubleshooting tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly diversified team

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a launch control room or equivalent real-time operations environment
• Experience with Ansible or network configuration tools
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
• Experience with Java Script, C/C++, Qt Modeling Language, MATLAB, YAML
• Experience with launch vehicle command or telemetry paths and troubleshooting
• Experience with Software Requirements Development
• Experience programming, debugging, and troubleshooting PLC systems
• Experience in Windchill PDM systems
• Familiarity with sensors including linear variable differential transformers, resistance temperature detectors, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and resolvers
• Knowledge of Software Architectural Development and Design Patterns and Modeling
• Active or eligible for National Security Clearance SSBI

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate mission critical software applications.
• Support mission-critical launch operations by managing real-time telemetry and configuring ground/vehicle systems for a reusable launch vehicle
• Manage & troubleshoot software applications at the launch pad and in a maritime environment in support of all phases of launch & landing operations, ensuring system readiness and mission capabilities
• Establish and run procedures for verification of requirements and specifications against selected software applications through integrated testing to ensure interoperability and functionality
• Develop and maintain configuration control and inventory of software application Git repositories
• Create detailed documentation, including functional and logical diagrams, for mission software applications
• Support launch operations on-console as Ground Software focal on the New Glenn Avionics team
• Expand capabilities and knowledge to operate other console positions

Benefits

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level