Application Software Engineer II – Avionics Hardware Component Test at Blue Origin in Seattle, WA

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 supports 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. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. Job Description 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. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will be an individual technical contributor on the Chassis Tester Software team — the engineers who build 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 — instrument drivers Git workflow discipline, CI/CD Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with avionics test environments — 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 Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40 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