Embedded Software Engineer II

Blue Origin•Littleton, CO

18h

About The Position

As an Embedded Software Engineer II on Blue Origin’s Blue Ring program within Blue National Security, you will develop and test flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft. Blue Ring is a hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propulsion spacecraft designed to maneuver, host, and deploy payloads across Earth orbits, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The role contributes to software from concept through on-orbit operations, including embedded flight software and hardware interface layers. The position may require up to 10% travel based on program needs. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 2 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
Proficiency in C++ programming in resource-constrained embedded environments.
Experience with Python development for tooling, test automation, or scripting in an engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other safety-critical aerospace systems.
Familiarity with software verification for mission- and safety-critical standards such as DO-178, NPR 7150.2, or SMC-S-012.
Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, and configuration management tools such as Git, Jenkins, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft, including hardware interface layers.
Implement software requirements derived from system-level specifications and maintain traceability throughout the software development lifecycle.
Develop and execute software unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test procedures to verify software functionality and performance.
Collaborate with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers to define software interfaces and resolve cross-discipline technical issues.
Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical peer reviews to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards.
Debug and troubleshoot complex software and hardware/software integration issues in a lab and test environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and other factors; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.