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 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. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated HIL/ATE Software Lead to drive the development, integration, and delivery of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and automated test equipment (ATE) software for complex aerospace systems. You will collaborate with engineers working cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and test teams to ensure robust and reliable verification of flight hardware and software.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop test frameworks, scripts, and test automation for validation of embedded flight critical systems
- Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, and integration teams to define test requirements and strategies
- Oversee integration of hardware, simulation models, and software components in HIL/ATE environments
- Drive best practices for software development-code reviews, version control, documentation, and process improvements
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex test and automation issues in both simulated and hardware environments
- Mentor and grow team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
- Communicate project status, risks, and solutions to stakeholders across disciplines
- Integrate existing software applications for new capabilities to support HW and SW testing
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in software development for test systems, including HIL/ATE environments
- Proficient in languages such as Python, RUST, C/C++, with experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience and a proven ability to lead teams and projects
- Hands-on experience with HIL simulators (e.g., NI/PXI, dSPACE, Speedgoat, Vector) and related real-time software
- Strong understanding of embedded systems, data acquisition, and closed loop testing techniques
- Experience working in regulated environments (such as aerospace, automotive, or medical devices)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 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.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in related discipline
- Experience with safety-critical systems and test environments for spaceflight hardware/software
- Familiarity with model-based design, simulation tools (e.g., Simulink), and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Knowledge of DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools for test system software
- Experience with requirements management and test traceability tools
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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results
