This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will develop flight software and tools for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of safety-critical real-time embedded software development. Working in the New Glenn Avionics Software organization, you will be part of the world-class team responsible for creating the software that will enable New Glenn to carry people and payloads routinely to Earth orbit and beyond. You will work on vehicle avionics and ground systems and be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing of various software components and tools critical for the success of New Glenn’s mission. If relocating to one of the approved Blue Origin sites, we offer relocation assistance! 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications: 

• B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related subject area. 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in software development. 
• Proficient in C, C , and Python. 
• Solid understanding of embedded software, kernel development, BSPs or other systems software components. 
• Good understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network protocols fundamentals. 
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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:

• M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field. 
• Experience with real-time operating systems. 
• Experience with safety-critical software development in aerospace, automotive or other industries. 
• Working knowledge of hardware components and programmable logic.