Full Stack Software Engineer III/IV

About Blueorigin

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!

Job Summary

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of specialists, you will be responsible for the core embedded infrastructure controlling rocket engine test stands and ground support equipment.

Working on an agile team, you will have a high impact on component, vehicle subsystem, and engine testing. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight!

This role involves deep technical responsibilities coding and architecting embedded system software for data acquisition and control hardware systems, data processing, and configuration consistent with the goals of the team software, hardware and platform strategies. You will engage in a mix of development, code reviews, and architectural reviews. 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!

Key Responsibilities

• Software development for embedded systems and back-end services
• Proof of concept development, implementing new technologies and services
• Architecting and breaking down sophisticated systems into manageable work items
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring code quality and consistency with style guides and standards
• Ensure product documentation is accurate and current
• Planning and implementing unit and integration tests and ensure functionality of CI/CD pipelines

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering. Other engineering or science degrees will be considered if experience in responsibilities are met
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of C++ features and standard methodologies
• Experience with performance optimization and low-level programming
• Demonstrated proficiency coding with LLM’s
• Deep experience developing and optimizing embedded systems and controls, particularly for high-reliability applications
• Proficient in usage of containerization software (Docker and Kubernetes)
• Consistent record setting up/architecting/maintaining scalable software architectures for variably sophisticated systems

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field