Embedded Software Developer – Level 3 Verified today
About the role
Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Developer to join the Avionics Design team within the Core Systems and Components group, part of the In-Space Systems business unit. You will develop embedded software solutions for avionics and electric propulsion hardware, collaborating closely with electrical circuit and FPGA designers to deliver robust, high-performance software for cutting-edge aerospace applications.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software in C/C++ for high voltage power systems
- Collaborate closely with Electrical Circuit and FPGA Designers to ensure seamless hardware/software integration
- Drive work across all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, code review, verification, and deployment
- Develop low-level drivers and firmware for embedded hardware platforms
- Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification activities
- Contribute to software architecture, design reviews, and documentation
- Develop and execute software verification and validation plans, including unit, integration, and automated regression tests
- Ensure software development adheres to applicable standards
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 5 or more years of experience in embedded software development
- Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Strong understanding of hardware/software interfaces, including SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, and similar protocols
- Experience working with FPGA interfaces and register-level hardware integration
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle and version control systems (e.g., Git)
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Aerospace or safety-critical system development experience
- Experience with communications protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)
- Firmware development for custom hardware platforms
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps and continuous integration practices
Compensation
Blue Origin offers competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
Base pay range for Colorado applicants: $150,931 to $211,303. Base pay range for Washington applicants: $164,652 to $230,513. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to four weeks paid time off per year, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses (amounts and eligibility subject to change)