Flight Software Engineer III - Blue National Security (Top Secret Clearance Required)

As a Flight Software Engineer III, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and deploying embedded flight software for spacecraft systems supporting national security missions. Working alongside a talented, mission-driven team of engineers, you will contribute directly to software that commands, controls, and safeguards some of the nation’s most important space assets. Your work will ensure that our vehicles and spacecraft operate safely, reliably, and with the performance our customers and missions demand., * Design, develop, integrate, and test real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft and launch vehicle avionics systems in C/C++

• Collaborate with systems, avionics, GN&C, and test engineers to translate system and software requirements into robust, flight-quality code
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle - from requirements definition and architecture through implementation, code review, verification, and deployment
• Debug and troubleshoot software in both Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments
• Develop and execute software verification and validation plans, including unit tests, integration tests, and automated regression tests
• Support software configuration management practices using tools such as Git
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and infrastructure
• Analyze and resolve software anomalies and support root cause investigations
• Ensure all software deliverables comply with applicable safety, quality, and mission assurance standards
• Support launch operations and mission readiness reviews as needed
• Mentor / peer coach junior level team members, 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

We are looking for someone who combines technical skills with a passion for national security and spaceflight. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-consequence environment and want your code to fly in space - this is the role for you., * Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded or real-time systems
• Working knowledge of real-time operating systems (e.g., Yocto Linux, VxWorks, RTEMS, FreeRTOS, or similar)
• Familiarity with software verification, testing, and debugging techniques for embedded systems
• Understanding of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, TCP/IP, or similar
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance, * Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Experience with Python for test automation, scripting, or tooling
• Experience developing safety-critical or mission-critical flight software for satellites

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.