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# Software Engineer-Manufacturing Systems

- **Company:** Blue Origin
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $164,652 - $230,513
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Code Review, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Workflow Management Systems, Data Processing, Large Language Models, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Computer-augmented Design and Manufacturing
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nettemps.com/us/en/WED08B279B247C04C1B.ntap

## About the Role

* BS in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
 * 3+ years of industry experience in C+ software development, ideally with exposure to motion control, robotics, or CNC/additive manufacturing systems
 * Strong systems-level thinking - able to bridge mechanical/electrical hardware design with software architecture
 * Strong collaboration skills in a multi-disciplinary, multi-developer environment, * Experience with toolpath and trajectory generation
 * 5+ years of experience in aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing
 * Hands-on experience building custom machines/hardware from concept through commissioning
 * Experience programming data acquisition and control systems, interfacing with industrial hardware (PLCs, NI hardware, or similar)
 * Experience designing or integrating motion control hardware (servo/stepper drives, motion controllers, encoders) for custom machines
 * Experience with additive manufacturing processes (metal AM, DED, etc.)
 * Proficiency in Python and/or LabVIEW for test/automation tooling
 * Demonstrated experience integrating AI/LLMs into engineering workflows
 * Interfacing with industrial hardware (PLCs, NI hardware, or similar)
 * Experience with geometry/path generation for machine motion (toolpathing, slicing, or similar)
 * Working knowledge of CAD/CAM software integration (COTS and/or custom tools)

## Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and control custom manufacturing hardware supporting Blue Origin's advanced metal additive manufacturing processes - including the design and development of custom machine tools and its motion control system. This is a hands-on role spanning software architecture, Embedded systems, motion control, and CAD/CAM integration, all in service of enabling reliable, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing for safe human spaceflight. You'll work at the intersection of machine design, controls, and software - writing the code that drives physical hardware to produce precision geometry, while also building the broader data and automation infrastructure that connects machine-level execution to facility-level manufacturing decisions.
Responsibilities

 * Develop C+ software for 2D/3D path/geometry generation to drive machine motion and produce target part geometry
 * Design, build, and integrate the motion control system for a custom machine, including electromechanical subsystem selection, wiring, and software-driven control
 * Develop software to control manufacturing processes at both the machine level (real-time motion, sensing, actuation) and facility level (workflow orchestration, data routing)
 * Architect and implement Embedded system software for data acquisition and control hardware, ensuring reliable, deterministic performance
 * Build automated data integrations/workflows so manufacturing engineers, design engineers, and facility operators have timely access to relevant process data
 * Identify and drive opportunities for improved reliability, efficiency, and automation across manufacturing processes - own the technical architecture and roadmap
 * Identify and close gaps in available manufacturing data to support better engineering and operational decisions
 * Conduct code reviews and architectural reviews; maintain code quality and documentation standards
 * Plan and implement unit/integration tests; maintain CI/CD pipelines for manufacturing software