Blue Origin · 10 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Architect - TeraWave
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $277K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles and systems. As a Senior Embedded Software Architect, you will lead the design and development of embedded software systems for flight and payload applications, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to software engineering teams.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the architectural design and development of embedded software systems for flight and payload applications, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety
Define and implement software architecture for high throughput packet switching systems, incorporating IP TCP/UDP protocols and advanced routing capabilities
Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop and optimize FPGA-based solutions for critical flight systems
Design and implement robust fault management systems to ensure mission success in the challenging space environment
Establish technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines for embedded software development across projects
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineering teams, fostering innovation and excellence
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements and enhance system capabilities
Lead design reviews and technical assessments to ensure software solutions meet performance, reliability, and security requirements
Develop and maintain software architecture documentation, including interface specifications and design patterns
Collaborate with systems engineers to translate mission requirements into software architecture specifications
Participate in failure analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance system robustness
Contribute to research and development efforts to advance Blue Origin's embedded software capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 5 years in architectural roles
Demonstrated experience with flight software or payload systems in aerospace applications
Strong knowledge of network protocols including IP, TCP/UDP, and routing technologies
Experience with FPGA integration and hardware/software co-design
Proficiency in embedded programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly language
Experience designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems with comprehensive error detection and recovery mechanisms
Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux environments
Experience with software development for resource-constrained environments
Preferred
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Experience with spacecraft avionics systems and flight software development
Knowledge of DO-178B/C software development processes for safety-critical systems
Experience with high-reliability embedded systems in aerospace, defense, or similar industries
Familiarity with communication protocols used in space systems (e.g., SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553)
Experience with model-based design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) technologies
Background in developing systems for space-based applications
Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers
Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic solutions to meet program schedules
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
2026-02-05
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