Senior Avionics Software Engineer; Engines

Senior Avionics Software Engineer (Engines)

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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.

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems.

• Hands‑on development of real‑time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human‑capable spacecraft.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate deeply in all aspects of software development lifecycle (requirements, architecture, design, coding, unit testing, integration, issue resolution).
• Develop, validate, and verify safety‑embedded systems for reusable, safety‑critical components.

• B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience developing and testing real‑time embedded systems, including bare metal, RTOS, or Linux kernel experience.
• Experience writing software requirements, embedded software architecture and design.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary.
• Experience with device drivers, serial communications, networking protocols (TCP/IP), and verification & validation.
• Experience with git, JIRA, Confluence;
  Agile methodologies; DO‑178 or NPR
  7150 NASA standards.
• Ability to learn fast, multitask, present technical concepts, and solve problems.

• Experience with embedded avionics software or engine controller software.
• Experience with Test & Integration; innovative reusable solutions.
• Familiarity with Rust and UML.

CA applicants: $ – $
CO applicants: $ – $
WA applicants: $ – $

• Required for all positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Additional checks for certain job profiles as described.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) match up to 5%, education support.
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Bonuses and other compensation contingent on company discretion.

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and promoting people on the basis of qualification, performance, and ability...