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Navigation Software Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · Seattle, WA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03
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About the Role

Blue Origin's Advanced Concepts Flight Systems group is seeking a Software Verification Engineer to support verification, validation, and development of current and future spaceflight navigation systems. You will shape the future of space exploration through safe, low-cost, and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities

  • Own authoring and execution of master verification and validation plans across navigation-related avionics boxes
  • Evaluate requirements, propose V&V solutions, and explore trades to support design
  • Develop test cases and test procedures
  • Support or own delivery of software verification reports to internal and external stakeholders
  • Own verification and validation trace matrices at software and systems level
  • Embrace AI and automation in software verification and validation
  • Contribute as a software developer
  • Effectively use software configuration management, source control, DevSecOps, and CI/CD
  • Communicate with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe design and status of deliverables

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in software verification and validation
  • Detailed knowledge of DO-178C and/or NASA NPR 7150.2
  • Software development skills in C, C++, MATLAB, Python, and Rust
  • Experience with Gitlab
  • Experience with real-time systems and embedded programming
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interface company-wide as a technical leader
  • Self-starting approach, thriving in fast-paced new product development environment

Desired Qualifications

  • MS degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience with software or algorithm development
  • Experience with navigation algorithms such as Extended Kalman Filters
  • Knowledge of IMUs, GPS, and other complementary navigation technologies

Compensation

WA applicants: $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 (other site ranges may differ)

Employment Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background check required for all positions. DBIDS background check may be required if role requires access to military installations.