Embedded Software Engineer III

Role Overview

Embedded Software Engineer III on the Blue Ring program, front‑line developer and tester of flight software for an advanced hybrid spacecraft.

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft, including hardware interface layers
• Implement software requirements derived from system‑level specifications, ensuring traceability throughout the software development lifecycle
• Develop and execute software unit tests, integration tests, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test procedures to verify software functionality and performance
• Collaborate closely with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers to define software interfaces and resolve cross‑discipline technical issues
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical peer reviews to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software and hardware/software integration issues in a lab and test environment

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in C++ programming in resource‑constrained embedded environments
• Experience with Python development for tooling, test automation, or scripting in an engineering environment

• Experience developing flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other safety‑critical aerospace systems
• Familiarity with software verification for mission and safety‑critical standards (DO‑178, NPR 7150.2, SMC‑S‑012)
• Experience with Dev Ops practices including CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, and configuration management tools such as Git, Jenkins, or equivalent

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) with up to a 5% company match
• Education Support Program; stock options for regular employees (≥20 hours/week)
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company‑paid holidays

CO applicants: $ – $ (other site ranges may differ)

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or under‑asylum.

• Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions
• Additional checks may apply for certain job profiles (e.g., defense or transport roles)

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer that fosters diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal opportunities for hire, promotion and other terms of employment.

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