Software Engineer - New Glenn, AI & Robotics

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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers on the AI & Test software team, you will share in the team's impact on all aspects of design, development, and testing of intelligent robotic systems used across Blue Origin's mission operations. You will frequently engage with other development teams from Avionics, Flight Operations, Ground Integration, Engines, and Lunar. Every day, you will innovate to build the frameworks and tools needed to integrate AI-driven solutions that integrate with cyber-physical systems. Your expertise will directly contribute to building autonomous platforms, robotic workflows, and intelligent tooling we need to advance space exploration!

For this specific role, your day-to-day activities will focus on developing next-generation AI and software solutions, implementing perception and localization systems, and integrating intelligent robotic hardware with mission-critical software systems. As a member of the software team, you will have input into the architecture and designs, implement and test required features, and help verify all requirements have been met.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing software solutions using AI.
• Building perception and localization algorithms for autonomous systems
• Integrating LLMs with robotic platforms for intelligent decision-making
• Supporting real-time robotic operations on Linux-based systems
• Developing software solutions using kinematic modeling and control systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in engineering, computer science, or robotics
• 2+ years of experience with AI development and robotics systems
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 framework or other robotic system development
• Familiarity of kinematics and robotic control principles
• Experience with real-time Linux systems
• Familiarity with LLM usage and integration
• Proficiency with configuration languages: XML, YAML, and JSON
• Strong software development skills and debugging capabilities
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of perception algorithms and localization techniques
• Experience with LLM integration
• Familiarity with robotic hardware: GPUs, Jetsons, Lidar, Cameras, or PLCs
• Experience with robotic configuration languages: SDF, URDF, SRDF, or Xacro
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and DevOps systems
• Experience with cloud infrastructure

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $148,014.00-$207,218.55

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 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

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.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.