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Blue Origin · 2 days ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer- In-Space Systems

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems to support human life in space. The role involves designing, developing, and testing embedded software for mission-critical spacecraft systems, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and operation of these systems.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingReal-time operating systemsMicrocontroller peripheralsDebugging toolsVersion control systemsMission-critical systemsPythonEmbedded LinuxCommunication protocolsBare-metal programming

Required

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

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

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

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical