Sr. Avionics Software Engineer DevOps - New Glenn Stage 2
BLUE ORIGIN
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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 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.Within a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will craft, build, and continuously improve the state-of-the-art Avionics Operations Integrator software system. This system helps us launch and land rockets better, faster, and cheaper. Together, our team develops the software and tools that enable us to test and fly our vehicles. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight. This role is open to be filled either in our Kent, WA or Merritt Island, FL offices.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code in languages like Java, Python, and Javascript
- Use ClaudeAI (or equivalent) to develop new and maintain Agents used to produce safety critical test and launch operations inputs from engineering design data.
- Collaborate with the Engineering Data Systems Team to ensure continuity across all Avionics data products
- Collaborate with multi-functional partners (Systems Engineering, Operations, and Integrated Test) to refine requirements and deliver working solutions.
- Implement containerization and orchestration technologies via services like git/Docker
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of tools and processes
- Develop/Use and help maintain CI/CD pipelines; support regular, reliable deployments.
- Timely delivery of safety critical requirements and operator console data products
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of proven experience writing software and deploying it to a production environment
- Working proficiency in coding languages such as Python, Java, ClaudeAI
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
- High-judgement individual with the ability to undertake large and complex technical projects
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skill
- Experience with software tools such as JIRA, DOORS, Python, GIT, Confluence, and Windchill Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and cross-team collaboration
- Strong understanding of Software Reliability (DO-178/DO-330) Practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. degree or relevant experience in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
- Experience with Windows, Linux, Jenkins, Docker, compiler toolchains, database systems, object oriented. and scripting programming languages
- Experience with Model Based Development
- Experience with desktop applications, real-time embedded applications, and safety-critical software development
- Experience with and understanding of computer networking systems and protocols
- Experience with application performance monitoring and analysis
- Experience with instrumentation and control systems
- Experience with space vehicle launch operations
- Solid understanding of configuration management and source code management system
Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Other 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.
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Benefits
Benefits include: 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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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