Embedded Software Engineer III

$80,000 - $151,000/Yr

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Embedded Software Engineer III at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in the development and verification of avionics software components for rocket engines. This position involves hands-on development of real-time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human-capable spacecraft, contributing to the mission of making space accessible and safe for future generations. The engineer will work within a collaborative team environment, focusing on all aspects of the software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality and safety-critical software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test real-time embedded software for rocket engines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop verifiable requirements and define software architecture and design.
• Write planning specifications and assess/define software integration.
• Develop code, write unit tests, and drive software integration.
• Resolve issues and maintain software post-delivery.

Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with bare metal, RTOS, or Linux kernel.
• Experience writing software requirements and with C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with device drivers and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary.
• Experience with serial communications and networking protocols (TCP/IP).
• Experience designing robust APIs and interfaces.
• Familiarity with git, JIRA, Confluence, and Agile methodologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with embedded avionics software or engine controller software for air-breathing or rocket engines.
• Experience in design, development, and testing of safety-critical software systems in compliance with DO-178C or equivalent.
• Ability to generate innovative reusable solutions.
• Experience with UML or similar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 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
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses based on individual contributions.