Application Software Engineer II – Avionics Hardware Component Test (Evergreen) Verified today
About the Role
New Glenn is Blue Origin's orbital launch vehicle, and all avionics equipment that flies on it must be verified before it leaves the ground. You will be an individual technical contributor on the Chassis Tester Software team, building the software stack that makes that verification possible.
This is not a test automation role in the traditional sense. You will write Linux instrument drivers, architect hardware-in-the-loop test frameworks, build the operator-facing tools that run on the test floor, and own the automated result-checking infrastructure that determines pass/fail for flight-critical hardware. Your software is the last line of defense before hardware ships.
Responsibilities
- Work with internal customers to capture requirements, negotiate scope, and deliverables to meet Program milestones.
- Design and implement production-quality instrument software drivers for test instruments.
- Work directly with avionics hardware engineers to understand instrument behavior, define operating envelopes, and validate driver correctness against hardware specs.
- Architect and extend automated test execution frameworks.
- Implement check logic, pass/fail criteria, limit management, and structured report generation for acceptance and qualification test campaigns.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 2+ years of professional software coding and engineering experience.
- Proficiency with Python or C++.
- Proven experience developing software on Linux OS.
- Experience with the networking stack: socket programming, UDP/TCP and command transport, packet capture and parsing, network reliability handling and configuration.
- Hands-on experience writing hardware interface software and instrument drivers.
- Git workflow discipline, CI/CD.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with avionics test environments and automated test equipment (ATE).
- Knowledge of acceptance and qualification test processes in an aerospace hardware development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with Processor-in-Loop (PIL) design and deploy for test.
Compensation
Base pay range for WA applicants: $134,961.00 to $188,945.40. Other site ranges may differ.
Employment Details
U.S. citizenship or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card), or lawful refugee/asylum status required. Standard background check required.