Senior Embedded Software Engineer - TeraWave

BLUE ORIGIN

1d • Onsite

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! As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a vital leadership role within a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, significantly contributing to the data plane architecture of the constellation. Your role will involve utilizing your expertise in application development for constrained environments, real-time operating systems, high-speed handling of data, and encryption to develop and maintain complex software solutions. You will guide software development and optimization efforts, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal quality and performance of our systems. Your ability to innovate, provide architectural direction, and deliver efficient solutions is crucial to managing the entire development process. Successful senior engineers not only meet complex requirements but also propose and implement innovative, cutting-edge solutions. Special Mentions: This role will be onsite in Bay Area, CA. It is approved for a temporary remote work exception while our local site is developed Relocation assistance available Travel may be required up to 10% of the time

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust programming languages
• Thorough understanding of software architecture including object-oriented design, optimization, embedded engineering, and event-driven architecture
• Knowledge of cyber security principles for zero-trust architecture relating to software architecture, operating systems, and system design
• Experience with modern encryption standards for authentication and data protection
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Test-Driven Development
• Experience leading software development teams and mentoring junior engineers
• Familiarity with RTOS and bare-metal programming
• Experience with Agile or Scaled Agile development methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development for mission-critical systems
• Experience with satellite communications systems, space-based networks, or telecommunications
• Experience with IP, networking, and communications protocols including BGP, MPLS, SRv6, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, IPv6, voice, and video
• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV)
• Understanding of networking over constrained links and optimization techniques
• Experience with formal verification methods for safety-critical software
• Knowledge of radiation-hardened computing environments and related software considerations
• Experience interfacing with FPGAs, secure boot, and high-speed serial buses
• Knowledge of ITU, CCSDS, or other space communications standards
• Publications or patents related to networking, embedded systems, or space communications

Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture and development for Blue Origin’s TeraWave satellite communications network
• Design and implement embedded software solutions for high-speed routing and switching applications in space environments
• Build and mentor a team of highly skilled software engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation
• Develop robust, efficient code in C++ or Rust for resource-constrained embedded systems
• Architect networking solutions optimized for constrained communication links in space applications
• Implement networking protocols including BGP, MPLS, and SRv6 for space-based communications
• Design and implement zero-trust architecture security principles into software systems
• Establish software development best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and TDD
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware systems
• Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and system architecture decisions
• Participate in Agile/SAFe development processes and continuous improvement initiatives

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.
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

What This Job Offers

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