Blue Origin · 6 hours ago
Software Development Engineer II
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$135K/yr - $189K/yr
2+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Software Development Engineer II role involves developing software simulations for the New Glenn rocket and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure software safety and functionality.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond
Develop software simulations to load propellants and launch Blue Origin’s pioneering New Glenn rocket
Translate your understanding of P&ID drawings into robust simulations
Convert cutting-edge concepts into executable, flight-ready code
Collaborate closely with the controls team to verify control models
Work in tandem with the launch team to validate your software in real-world scenarios
Qualification
Required
B.S. or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, Software, or related field)
2+ years of experience in the applicable industry and/or a controls-related role in a non-academic, professional setting
Experience with Simulink or other model-based design software
Experience with Simulation environments
Experience working in a configuration managed development environment
Knowledge of common programming languages such as C/C++, Python
Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, including the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into engineering workflows
Familiarity with AI model integration, deployment, and optimization
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
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
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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
Preferred
Experience with Linux
Experience with GitLab
Experience with plant simulations
Experience with software integration
Experience with StateFlow
Strong understanding of current AI tools and frameworks, and ability to leverage these technologies to enhance automation, data analysis, and decision-making processes within aerospace applications
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
2026-02-05
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