Senior Embedded Software Engineer, GenESIS Team

Blue Origin • Southgate, WA

10h • $181,626 - $276,540

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. Be part of something extraordinary. The Generative AI and Embedded Software Integrated Solutions (GenESIS) team is revolutionizing how Blue Origin builds mission-critical software for our entire fleet of space vehicles. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work at the thrilling intersection of cutting-edge embedded systems and advanced AI technology—developing the platform software that makes spaceflight safer, smarter, and more reliable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of professional embedded software development
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++
• Deep hands-on experience with real-time systems, multitasking, and embedded synchronization patterns
• Proven expertise in device drivers, middleware (I/O, BIT), hardware abstraction layers, and low-level interfaces
• Working knowledge of multiple hardware architectures (ARM, x86) and embedded environments (RTOS, Linux)
• Experience with CI/CD tools and workflows (GitLab, Jira, Confluence, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and proven track record as a collaborative teammate
• Excellent communication skills and passion for team culture

Nice To Haves

• NASA Core Flight Software (CFE) framework experience
• Proficiency with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN) and networking standards (TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT)
• Background in safety-critical software development (aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Build Tomorrow's Avionics: Develop high-performance platform software including device drivers, middleware, and applications for next-generation aerospace systems
• Own the Full Lifecycle: Design, develop, test, and optimize embedded solutions across multiple hardware platforms, from requirements through deployment
• Solve Complex Problems: Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to architect solutions that meet demanding real-time, safety-critical requirements
• Innovate at Scale: Drive performance optimization and create scalable, portable software architectures for a great vehicle portfolio
• Lead Through Mentorship: Elevate the team through comprehensive code reviews, knowledge sharing, and collaborative feedback
• Shape Strategy: Contribute to architectural decisions that influence the future direction of embedded systems at Blue Origin
• Document for Impact: Create clear specifications, design documentation, and API references that enable team success

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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, 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.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

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