Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Blue Origin•Los Angeles, CA

56d•$163,272 - $248,594

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 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 Revolutionary GenESIS Team! We're looking for passionate innovators to join our Generative AI and Embedded Software Integrated Solutions (GenESIS) 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 GenESIS, you'll work at the exciting convergence of mission-critical embedded systems and cutting-edge Blue Origin Generative AI technology. Your Impact as a Senior 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in embedded software development
Proficiency in C/C++ programming
Deep understanding of 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/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

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 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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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