Embedded Software Engineer II, Strata Common Platform Team Verified today
About the Role
Join the Strata Common Platform team within Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE). You'll develop mission-critical embedded platform software (drivers, middleware, I/O) and tools for Blue Origin's entire fleet of space vehicles. Your work directly enables safe and reliable transport of people and payloads to orbit and beyond.
What You'll Do
- Build platform software for embedded avionics systems, including device drivers, middleware, and applications for next-generation aerospace technology
- Partner with hardware and systems engineers to shape software requirements and create seamless integration across multiple hardware platforms
- Contribute to architecture and design discussions that influence the future of embedded systems
- Drive innovation through performance optimization and implementation of scalable, portable software solutions
- Conduct comprehensive testing, debugging, and performance analysis across varied hardware environments
- Develop clear documentation including requirements, design specifications, and API references
- Mentor colleagues through collaborative code reviews and constructive feedback
- Integrate avionics platform software into a varied portfolio of Blue Origin products
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of embedded software development experience
- Expert proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Deep hands-on experience with 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/QNX/Yocto 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Compensation
Base pay range varies by location: CO applicants $123,714.00 - $173,199.60; WA applicants $134,961.00 - $188,945.40.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 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 and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance-based bonuses (eligibility and amounts not guaranteed)
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is available for those moving to Blue Origin locations. Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.