Senior Software Emulation Engineer - TeraWave

• Design, develop, and maintain the software framework for a high-fidelity, real-time hardware emulation.

• Develop, test, and maintain software drivers for emulation hardware interfaces.

• Integrate vehicle component simulations with the hardware emulation platform.

• Develop and execute test plans, automation scripts, and procedures to validate the functionality and performance of the emulated system against the flight hardware.

• Debug complex issues at the software-hardware interface, identifying and resolving discrepancies between the emulation and the physical hardware., 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software development for embedded systems, simulation, or hardware emulation/testing.

• Proficient in C / C++ development

• Skilled in Python or a similar scripting language for test automation and data analysis.

• In-depth knowledge of real-time operating systems and embedded control systems, including APIs, interfaces, and device drivers

• Solid understanding of computer architecture concepts (e.g., CPU, memory, buses, interrupts).

• Familiarity with digital communication protocols such as Ethernet, Spacewire, CAN, I2C, SPI, or UART.

• Exceptionally organized great teammate with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• 8+ years of relevant experience developing software simulation testbeds for innovative and large-scale engineering systems

• Experience developing software for a Hardware-in-the-Loop vehicle simulator

• Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, GitLab, or GitHub

• Familiar with hardware emulation tools like Simics

• Understanding of electrical and electronic engineering concepts

• Solid grasp of IP networking

• Competent in MATLAB and Simulink

• Acquainted with GNC systems and 6DOF dynamics

• Proficient with Jama SVN, Jenkins

• 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.

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!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based connectivity with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.

In this role, you will be the bridge between our complex vehicle simulations and our flight hardware. You will be responsible for creating an emulated hardware environment that is indistinguishable from the flight hardware performance. This involves developing low-level device drivers and models, integrating simulation environments with emulation equipment, and performing rigorous testing to validate that the emulation is precise. Your work will directly enable robust, early-stage testing and verification of our TeraWave products and accelerate our development timelines and ensuring mission success.