Blue Origin · 3 weeks ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer- In-Space Systems
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for their In-Space Systems unit, responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded software for mission-critical spacecraft systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
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2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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