Avionics Software Engineer – Early Career University Grad

Avionics Software Engineer 1 – Early Career 2025 University Grad

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 Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

• Kent, WA
• Huntsville, AL

• Multiple positions across Business Units based on skillset and experience
• Specialized early career development opportunities and mentorship during your first year
• Contributing directly to top company goals

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications with a focus on avionics and flight systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, verify, and validate safety-critical, real-time embedded software for launch vehicle systems
• Participate in full software lifecycle: requirements analysis, implementation, verification, documentation, and system integration
• Write and review code primarily in C, C++, and Python for embedded and application environments
• Create and maintain tools and infrastructure to support efficient build, debugging, testing, deployment, and automation
• Ensure reliability, quality, and safety in all delivered software
• Review and update software requirements and designs for testability and verifiability

• Full-time start by the end of 2025
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, or related field (earned within the last year or by Fall 2025)
• Programming experience in at least one major language used here: C, C++, or Python
• Experience in software development, problem solving, and debugging through coursework, co-ops, internships, or projects
• Exposure to software verification, test planning/execution, or automated testing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
• Relevant internship/co-op and academic project experience demonstrating development of technical skills and leadership qualities
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for Blue’s Mission with a strong desire to continuously learn and improve

• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience with real-time embedded systems, safety-critical software, or flight/avionics software
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces and protocols (TCP/IP, UART, SPI, etc.)
• Experience building, testing, and deploying automation frameworks
• Background with Dev Ops, CI/CD pipelines, and modern source management (Git, etc.)
• Experience with distributed applications, computer networking, Qt/QML, or similar technologies
• Participation in academic competitions, hackathons, research projects, or relevant industry roles
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to thrive in dynamic environments

• Valuing a wide variety of backgrounds beyond aerospace—tech, automotive, energy, defense, or other high-reliability fields
• Share internship, co-op, project, and research experiences in resume; list programming languages, tools, or coursework

$99,445.00—$

We encourage you to apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification. You may be just…