Flight Software Systems Engineer, Principal - Glenn
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
We are team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to safety in space exploration. At Blue Origin, your work will directly impact the history of spaceflight as we pursue our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
Lead the development, integration, and validation of mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of a small, high-impact team, you'll influence system-level software architecture while ensuring we build streamlined, verifiable solutions for safe spaceflight.
Key Responsibilities:Lead software integration activities for critical rocket systems throughout the entire product lifecycle
Work hands-on in a hardware-in-loop environment to validate flight software
Design and implement verification strategies for safety-critical systems
Influence system-level software architecture decisions
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across integrated rocket systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets mission requirements
B.S. degree computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or related technical discipline
10+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems, control systems methodologies and verification of safety-critical software
Strong technical troubleshooting skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience with Python and Linux environments
M.S. or PhD in computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience with MATLAB and Simulink and auto-coding methods
Experience in the full lifecycle development of aerospace systems, including requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning and operation
Experience with aerospace vehicles (e.g., Boeing 787, 777x, Orion) and model-based design (MBD) methodologies leading to certification of human spaceflight systems
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $ - $Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
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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.
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Benefits
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)…
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