Flight Software Systems Engineer II - New Glenn Verified today
About the Role
Lead the development, integration, and validation of mission-critical software for the New Glenn rocket system. New Glenn is a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle with a fully reusable first stage, designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As part of a small, high-impact team, you'll influence system-level software architecture while ensuring 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
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or related technical discipline
- 2-5 years of experience
- Experience with control systems methodologies and/or verification of safety-critical software
- Strong technical troubleshooting skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with Python and Linux environments
Desired Qualifications
- 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 and Benefits
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $107,136 to $149,990.40 annually. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support Program. Stock options available for regular employees. Up to four weeks paid time off annually plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions.