Embedded Software Engineer III Verified today
About the Role
As an Embedded Software Engineer III on the Blue Ring program, you will develop and test flight software for a multi-mission spacecraft designed to maneuver, host, and deploy payloads across Earth orbits, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Your work will shape the software powering this vehicle from concept through on-orbit operations.
Blue Ring is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, focused on space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft, including hardware interface layers
- Implement software requirements derived from system-level specifications with full traceability
- Develop and execute software unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test procedures
- Collaborate with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers to define software interfaces and resolve cross-discipline issues
- Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical peer reviews
- Debug and troubleshoot complex software and hardware/software integration issues in lab and test environments
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
- Proficiency in C++ programming in resource-constrained embedded environments
- Experience with Python development for tooling, test automation, or scripting in an engineering environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other safety-critical aerospace systems
- Familiarity with software verification for mission and safety critical standards (DO-178, NPR 7150.2, SMC-S-012)
- Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, and configuration management tools such as Git or Jenkins
Work Details
- Location: Denver, CO
- Travel: Up to 10% based on program needs
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range for Colorado applicants: $150,931.00 - $211,303.05 (other site ranges may differ).
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 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 regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses may apply (not guaranteed)
Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident with a current Green Card, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.