Senior Embedded Software Engineer- In-Space Systems

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!  

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Special Mentions:

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or 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

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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