Embedded Software Engineer - NS Hardware In The Loop

Embedded Software Engineer - NS Hardware In The Loop Develop and test real-time embedded software for space vehicle hardware-in-the-loop systems Location: Seattle Job Tags: Software About The Role Join Blue Origin's New Shepard Program 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 is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space. We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. We are looking for a skilled, motivated engineer, with a focus on real-time embedded solutions, to help us build and test software that enables human spaceflight as part of the NS HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) team. You will be a key technical contributor in software development, verification, and systems integration. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of design, implementation, and deployment. This is an individual contributor position open to be filled in our Kent, WA location. We value people who are ready to learn new things, beginning on the first day. We're looking for a teammate who will be committed, careful, and passionate about ensuring safe and reliable human spaceflight. We are a growing team and seek technical, initiative taking motivated engineers who desire to help us grow. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to Interviews will include a technical assessment Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop test infrastructure software to enable robust, real-time, safety-critical software systems Support development of large-scale automated test systems used to verify autonomous flight and ground software Provide contribution towards software development and integration testing efforts to integrate software components, create and run unit tests, and diagnose/troubleshoot software/hardware issues in an integrated system environment. Contribute to production of technical documentation for software architecture, design, verification plans Provide input to project managers to help plan, track progress and adjust scope to meet goals in agile operating rhythm. Adapt software DevOps technologies to solve software automation problems Promote deployment of common & streamlined process/procedures across software organization. Actively work with product owner and scrum master to support sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field 4+ years of software development and integration experience Software development skills, particularly in C/C++, and Python Experience with integrating embedded SW in an electronics laboratory. Strong understanding of software engineering principles Project management fundamentals, including planning, tracking progress, and adjusting scope to meet goals The ability to quickly absorb information in an unfamiliar domain and translate it into software Experience working in an engineering software team with a diverse user base An internal drive to deliver high-quality results with the ability to seek out requirements and propose solutions Solid communication skills; open to the opinions of others and willing to own and correct mistakes Working knowledge of configuration management and source code management systems Have an ability to take technical ownership, step in to help team members as needed, collaborate with team members to identify and fix technical problems. 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. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Preferred Qualifications: M.S degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field Experience with Windows, Linux, Jenkins, compiler tool-chains, database systems, scripting languages and UX design Working knowledge of using software DevOps technologies to solve software automation problems Experience with GitLab CI/CD. Experience with Docker and Ansible Experience with software development in mission and safety-critical environments, such as DO-178 compliance Experience with desktop applications, real-time embedded applications, and safety-critical software development Experience with and understanding of computer networking systems and protocols Experience with writing software with hard real-time requirements Experience with data acquisition systems and measurement theory Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop and Data Acquisition System tools/suppliers (Example: NI, UEI, dSPACE, etc) Experience with application performance monitoring and analysis Experience with instrumentation and control systems Experience with space vehicle launch operations Embedded systems experience Matlab and Simulink experience Experience debugging low-level (platform and driver) code Experience debugging auto-generated code Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $148,014.00-$207,218.55 Other site ranges may differ Export Control Regulations 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. Background Check 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 Required for Certain Job Profiles: 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, 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. 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) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Origin