Sr. Avionics Software Engineer, Artificial Intelligence - Formulation

$170,805 - $239,127/Yr

Blue Origin

Full-time - Mid Level

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit, which develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably. As a member of the SSD Formulation team, you will be part of a multidisciplinary group covering various domains including power systems, simulation and environments, thermal and fluids management, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), autonomy, command and control, data handling and instrumentation, electrical integration and avionics, propulsion, and Artificial Intelligence. Your key responsibility will be to deploy this team to serve various projects, studies, and programs in a rapid formulation design environment. You will also contribute technically as an individual contributor, sharing your expertise in avionics software systems design and development. In this role, you will help lead assignments in a dynamic environment that employs a fast-paced agile process to rapidly address early formulation work through a series of three-week sprints. Success in this position requires a commitment to a culture of bias for action while quickly delivering results. The decisions made early on will set Blue Origin up for long-term success, and you must be comfortable with ambiguity and able to find a path forward. As our Avionics Software Architect, you will be responsible for designing and guiding the development of sophisticated avionics software systems for space applications. This includes supporting proposals and prototype development while incorporating the latest advancements in AI to enhance system capabilities. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams, bringing a strategic vision and expertise in avionics architecture, software engineering, and AI to design systems for the next generation of spacecraft and satellites.

Responsibilities

• Design and guide the development of sophisticated avionics software systems for space applications.
• Support proposals and prototype development incorporating advancements in AI.
• Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to bring strategic vision and expertise in avionics architecture and software engineering.
• Contribute to the rapid formulation design environment through agile processes and three-week sprints.
• Lead assignments and actively participate in a dynamic environment focused on early formulation work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in avionics software systems design and development.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts.
• Experience applying AI in real-world systems.
• Strong knowledge of software certification standards (such as DO-178C), real-time operating systems, and embedded systems development.
• Ability to design complex software systems and effectively communicate architectural visions.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and challenges with other engineering disciplines to drive effective decisions.
• Experience working directly with system and design engineers.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years' experience in a software architecture role.
• Proven experience in the space industry working with flight software or satellite systems.
• Experience with employing AI in space or avionics applications.
• Experience guiding and mentoring engineers.

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
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.