Blue Origin-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Principal
Des Moines, WA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer for Wireless Systems at Blue Origin will play a pivotal role in the Lunar Permanence business unit, focusing on the development and optimization of radio and antenna applications for lunar exploration. This position requires a strong background in embedded systems and radio frequency technology, contributing to the mission of establishing sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo to the lunar surface.

  • Lead the design, development, and validation of embedded software for radio communication systems and antenna applications.
  • Develop robust software solutions ensuring high performance and reliability in extreme lunar environments.
  • Implement real-time processing and control algorithms for RF communications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including RF engineers, hardware designers, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware systems.
  • Support the integration of communication systems with lunar landers, rovers, and other surface equipment.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and protocols to rigorously test embedded software.
  • Conduct software simulations and field tests to validate system performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in embedded systems and ensure they meet all operational requirements.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
  • Lead technical reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes.
  • Stay current with advancements in embedded software, RF technology, and space communication systems, and incorporate relevant innovations into the development processes.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for all phases of the software development lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Bachelor's in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in embedded software development, particularly in radio and antenna applications.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
  • Extensive experience with embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and low-level programming.
  • Deep understanding of RF communication systems, including modulation, demodulation, signal processing, and antenna theory.
  • Experience with hardware-software co-design and debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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