Embedded Software Engineer II, Strata Common Platform Team

Blue Origin • Southgate, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. Join the Strata Common Platform Team! We're looking for passionate innovators to join our Strata Common Platform team, where you'll help shape the next generation of embedded platform software powering Blue Origin's entire fleet of space vehicles! As part of the Strata team, you'll work at the exciting convergence of mission-critical embedded systems and cutting-edge Blue Origin Generative AI technology, developing the platform software that makes spaceflight safer, smarter, and more reliable. Your Impact as a Software Engineer: You'll leverage your expertise as part of our highly collaborative team, developing essential platform software (drivers, middleware/IO, and more) and innovative tools for varied spaceflight systems. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical specialization or expand into new domains, you'll find opportunities to grow while making meaningful contributions. Your work will directly enable every Blue Origin business unit to safely and reliably transport people and payloads to orbit and beyond—making space accessible for all of humanity. Relocation assistance is available for those moving to Blue Origin locations. If you are passionate about embedded software and want to work with leading-edge technologies, we invite you to apply. In this position, you will: Join an exciting development program where you'll explore varied opportunities and gain hands-on experience across the entire software development lifecycle—perfect for expanding your skillset regardless of your career stage Build cutting-edge platform software for embedded avionics systems, including device drivers, middleware, and applications that power next-generation aerospace technology Partner closely with hardware and systems engineers to shape software requirements and create seamless integration across multiple hardware platforms Contribute your voice to architecture and design discussions that influence the future of embedded systems Drive innovation through performance optimization and implementation of scalable, portable software solutions Ensure the highest quality by conducting comprehensive testing, debugging, and performance analysis across varied hardware environments Create lasting impact by developing clear, comprehensive documentation including requirements, design specifications, and API references that benefit the entire team Act as a mentor through collaborative code reviews and constructive feedback that elevates everyone's capabilities Harness collaborative skills as you integrate avionics platform software into a varied portfolio of groundbreaking products

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Expert level Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Deep hands-on experience with real-time systems, multitasking, and synchronization in embedded environments
• Experience with software loaders, device drivers, middleware (I/O, BIT), hardware abstraction, and low-level interfaces
• Knowledge of multiple hardware architectures (ARM, x86) and RTOS/ QNX/ Yocto Linux embedded environments
• Experience with CI/CD environments and tools such as Gitlab, Jira, Confluence.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative teamwork experience
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to collaborative team culture

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with NASA Core Flight Software (cFE)
• Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN) and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT)
• Experience in safety-critical software development within aerospace, automotive, or similar industries

Responsibilities

• Build cutting-edge platform software for embedded avionics systems, including device drivers, middleware, and applications that power next-generation aerospace technology
• Partner closely with hardware and systems engineers to shape software requirements and create seamless integration across multiple hardware platforms
• Contribute your voice to architecture and design discussions that influence the future of embedded systems
• Drive innovation through performance optimization and implementation of scalable, portable software solutions
• Ensure the highest quality by conducting comprehensive testing, debugging, and performance analysis across varied hardware environments
• Create lasting impact by developing clear, comprehensive documentation including requirements, design specifications, and API references that benefit the entire team
• Act as a mentor through collaborative code reviews and constructive feedback that elevates everyone's capabilities
• Harness collaborative skills as you integrate avionics platform software into a varied portfolio of groundbreaking products

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%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level