Senior Embedded Software Engineer- In-Space Systems

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – In‑Space Systems

Join Blue Origin as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer – In‑Space Systems. At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing 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.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Travel expectations:
  Up to 10% travel may be required to other Blue Origin facilities.

• Design, develop, and test embedded software for mission‑critical spacecraft systems.
• Architect and implement real‑time embedded software solutions for spacecraft control systems, propulsion, and payload interfaces.
• Develop and maintain platform software including drivers, middleware/IO, and communication protocols.
• Create and execute verification and validation procedures for mission‑critical embedded systems in compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and mission operations.
• Implement robust fault detection, isolation, and recovery mechanisms for spacecraft systems.
• Optimize software for resource‑constrained environments, balancing performance with reliability.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and test procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• Support integration and testing activities during spacecraft assembly and pre‑launch operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with microcontroller peripherals (ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI, UART, etc.).
• Familiarity with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems (JTAG, SWD, GDB).
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of software development for mission‑critical systems.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with embedded Linux development and Yocto.
• Experience with Python for test automation and development tools.
• Knowledge of communication protocols used in spacecraft systems.
• Experience with bare‑metal programming for microcontrollers.

• 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 scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions.

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