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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 Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
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 Blue Origin's Engines – Advanced Engines business unit, focused on the design, development, testing, and operation of advanced systems that power the next generation of Blue Origin programs. As a Software Integration Engineer, you will deploy and integrate "River," our Electron-based command and control (C2) application, onto test stands and control hardware—bringing up driver-level PLC and packaged control surfaces, validating data storage and real-time send/receive, and troubleshooting in the loop. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions:
- Location: Kent, WA or Huntsville, AL
- Relocation: Relocation assistance is provided.
- Travel: Approximately 30% to support software deployment, integration, and bring-up across sites.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Deploy, configure, and integrate River (Electron/TypeScript/Node.js) onto test stands and control hardware
- Bring up and validate driver-level PLC and packaged control surface communications (Modbus and other industrial protocols)
- Verify data storage, manipulation, and real-time send/receive workflows in the integrated environment
- Build, package, and manage software releases and deployments to operational systems
- Troubleshoot issues across the software/hardware boundary during integration and testing
- Partner with software, controls, avionics, and test engineers to resolve anomalies and improve integration workflows
- Develop and execute integration test procedures; capture results and lessons learned
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field
- 2+ years of relevant software, integration, or test experience
- Working proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, or a comparable language
- Experience integrating, deploying, or troubleshooting software on hardware in a test or operational environment
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Electron applications and build/release (CI/CD) pipelines
- Hands-on experience with PLCs and industrial protocols (Modbus, etc.) at the driver level
- Familiarity with time-series data, high-rate data acquisition, or real-time communication
- Experience with command and control or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments
- Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, or interface control documents
- Ability to support off shifts as needed
Why Blue Origin:
We are a team of problem solvers united by a passion for our mission: for the benefit of Earth. You'll be the critical link that brings command and control software to life on real hardware, working alongside world-class engineers and seeing your work perform on the stand. Don't meet every desired qualification? We encourage you to apply anyway—you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Ready to connect software to the hardware that powers spaceflight? Apply today and add your chapter to the history of space.
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $115,707.00 - $161,988.75
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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 and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
