Frontend Software Integration Engineer - II at Blue Origin · Seattle

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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will design and build the test assets for our Lunar Lander. The test assets will provide an environment to integrate the avionics for system development, verification, and validation. This will include developing, maintaining, and deploying software simulations and hardware emulators. The role will also include verifying, debugging, and fixing software used to take the next humans to the moon.

 

This particular role is to develop the front end software systems so humans and AI agents can interact with our simulators and test assets.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop a front end platform for commanding and controlling advanced simulation and test assets 
• Program in web front end (JS, HTML, CSS) and QML
• Participate in the requirements, design, and architecture of testing systems
• Integrate software models, sensor drivers, and hardware emulators with the developed user front end
• Support the integration of flight avionics, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify the requirements and performance of the flight software
• Support problem investigation and resolution
• Establish and follow software development processes to ensure test equipment software is reliable, released and configuration managed

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in a front end framework: React, Next.js, Razor, Vue, or similar
• Proficiency in a CSS/UI framework: Bootstrap, Tailwind, Bulma, or similar
• Experience with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools: Gitlab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar
• Proficiency with higher-level programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#
• Deep understanding of front end design patterns

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Recent experimentation in Agentic software interfaces (MCP)
• Experience in a fast paced startup culture
• Experience in large multi-domain codebases
• Experience interfacing with microservice backends
• Experience with HAProxy, Nginx, or equivalent
• Experience with IP networking
• Experience with communications protocol: RS-232, UDP, CAN, or similar
• Experience with distributed simulation implementation standards such as HLA or DIS
• Experience with DO-178, NPR-7150, or similar guidelines

 

Compensation 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.

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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.

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Benefits

• Benefits include:  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%, and an 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.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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