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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Vehicle Software Systems Engineer - New Glenn - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $173,466.0 - $256,470.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Biometrics, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, MATLAB, Software Architecture, Simulink, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Model-Driven Development, Safety Critical Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17948864?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17948864%2FPrincipal-Vehicle-Software-Systems-Engineer-New-Glenn-California-Los-Angeles ## About the Role * B.S. degree computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or related technical discipline * 10+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems, control systems methodologies and verification of safety-critical software * Strong technical troubleshooting skills * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills * Experience with Python and Linux environments Desired: * M.S. or PhD in computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or 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 (MBD) methodologies leading to certification of human spaceflight systems ## Description Lead the development, integration, and validation of mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of a small, high-impact team, you'll influence system-level software architecture while ensuring we build streamlined, verifiable solutions for safe spaceflight., * Lead software integration activities for critical rocket systems throughout the entire 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, Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. 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