Flight Software Engineer - Payload Interfaces - TeraWave

As a Flight Software Engineer specializing in Payload Software at Blue Origin, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining critical software systems that control and manage payloads for our space missions. Your work will directly impact the functionality, reliability, and success of Blue Origin's payload systems, contributing to our mission of enabling millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
** Design, develop, test, and maintain flight software applications with a focus on payload systems and interfaces

Create and implement software requirements, architecture, and design for safety-critical, real-time embedded software systems Participate in software verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with mission requirements
** Documentation & Process Improvement
*** Develop and maintain documentation for software design, testing, and operation
* Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes and tools
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
* Experience with flight software development for spacecraft or launch vehicles
* Knowledge of payload systems and interfaces for space applications
* Experience with FPGA programming and hardware/software integration
* Familiarity with DO-178B/C software development standards
* Experience with model-based development tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
* Knowledge of spacecraft command and data handling systems
* Experience with Linux-based embedded systems
* Understanding of space environment constraints on software design
* Experience with Blue Origin systems or similar commercial space platforms

Participate in technical reviews and design meetings to ensure software meets mission requirements
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
* 3+ years of experience in embedded software development for aerospace or similar high-reliability applications
* Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
* Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development tools
* Knowledge of software development lifecycle and configuration management practices
* Understanding of communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
* Experience with software testing methodologies and tools

At Blue Origin, we are driven by our company motto, Gradatim Ferociter, meaning "Step by Step, Ferociously." We believe that humanity's future is in space, and we'reyou'll play a crucial role in developing the software that controls and manages critical payload systems for our space missions, directly contributing to our mission of building a road to space for the benefit of Earth.

committed to developing the technologies that will make that vision a reality. As a Flight Software Engineer for Payload Software, We are building a team of passionate builders. Job descriptions are not perfect checklists. If you are excited about this mission but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
* 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
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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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
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Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
* 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.
* 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…