Autonomy Software Systems Engineer III – New Glenn
Core
End-to-end responsibility for New Glenn autonomy software components through cross-functional systems engineering and data-driven testing.
Role type
Senior Autonomy Software Systems Engineer
Builds
Autonomy software for a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle (New Glenn)
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Real-time control systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Real-time or safety-critical software design, closed-loop control principles, systems engineering (requirements decomposition, verification, validation), Python programming, technical documentation, simulation data analysis, Hardware-In-the-Loop testing
Preferred skills
C++ programming, CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab)
Technologies
Python, GitLab, Hardware-In-the-Loop systems
Responsibilities
Partner with controls engineers and subsystem designers to define autonomy software behaviors; Architect, document, and decompose design decisions into software requirements and verification activities; Support code reviews and validate software behavior through simulation and hardware testing; Develop and run data analysis pipelines; Drive release readiness decisions by assessing safety and performance; Coordinate with Avionics teams to integrate software into flight and ground systems; Define procedures and command sequences for ground testing and operations; Triage and resolve software issues using test data; Provide real-time support for hot fire tests and missions; Push for process improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
