Blue Origin
spaceflight
SoftwareOperationsEngineerII
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“Software Operations Engineer II at Blue Origin. Skills: Software Operations, Linux, Python, Git, Control Systems, Launch Operations. Maintain and operate mission critical software applications. Support mission-critical launch operations”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring transporter erector, integration facility, test stand, launch pad, ground, and marine systems are ready for successful and safe integrated operations; Positively impact safe human spaceflight; Lowering the cost of access to space
Industry & Context.
Problem solvers; Troubleshoot software applications; Troubleshoot IP networking; Troubleshoot launch vehicle command or telemetry paths
Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, overnight, holidays and on call support as needed, Must be able to travel in support of test and flight operations, 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, 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 (CDL drivers only), 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, Active or eligible for National Security Clearance SSBI
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer, aerospace engineering or a related field, 2+ years of software development, integration, systems operation, or testing, Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft integration and test, Experience with console operations, Experience with high reliability mission critical software operations, Experience with GIT repository management, Experience with Python, Experience with Linux Operating Systems and bash scripting, Experience with IP networking and troubleshooting tools
Nice to Have
Prior experience working in a launch control room or equivalent real-time operations environment, Experience with Ansible or network configuration tools, Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows, Experience with Java Script, C/C++, Qt Modeling Language, MATLAB, YAML, Experience with launch vehicle command or telemetry paths and troubleshooting, Experience with Software Requirements Development, Experience programming, debugging, and troubleshooting PLC systems, Experience in Windchill PDM systems, Familiarity with sensors including linear variable differential transformers, resistance temperature detectors, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and resolvers, Knowledge of Software Architectural Development and Design Patterns and Modeling, Active or eligible for National Security Clearance SSBI
What You'll Do.
Maintain and operate mission critical software applications
Support mission-critical launch operations
Manage real-time telemetry
Configure ground/vehicle systems for a reusable launch vehicle
Manage & troubleshoot software applications at the launch pad and in a maritime environment
Ensure system readiness and mission capabilities
Establish and run procedures for verification of requirements and specifications against selected software applications through integrated testing
Develop and maintain configuration control and inventory of software application Git repositories
Create detailed documentation
including functional and logical diagrams
for mission software applications
Support launch operations on-console as Ground Software focal on the New Glenn Avionics team
Expand capabilities and knowledge to operate other console positions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Part of a small, cross-functional team; Collaborators; Work as part of a cross functional team
Communication Scope
Verbal communication skills; Solution communication
Full 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. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As a part of a small, cross-functional team, you’ll help maintain, manage, and operate Software systems such as Linux-based and PLC software applications, Git Repositories, and Control systems as part of the Launch Operations – Ground Control Systems team supporting the New Glenn Launch Program. You'll share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn operations by ensuring transporter erector, integration facility, test stand, launch pad, ground, and marine systems are ready for successful and safe integrated operations. We seek Software Engineers of all backgrounds who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to serve on the providing critical GSE infrastructure to the New Glenn program. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leaders
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