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 one of the most capable and maneuverable multi-mission spacecraft ever built. Blue Ring is a hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propulsion spacecraft designed to maneuver, host, and deploy payloads across Earth orbits, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Your work will directly shape the software that powers this vehicle from concept through on-orbit operations.
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, ensuring traceability throughout the software development lifecycle
- Develop and execute software unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test procedures to verify software functionality and performance
- Collaborate closely with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers to define software interfaces and resolve cross-discipline technical issues
- Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical peer reviews to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards
- Debug and troubleshoot complex software and hardware/software integration issues in a lab and test environment
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5 or more 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, Jenkins, or equivalent
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. This position may require up to 10% travel based on program needs.
Compensation and Benefits
Base Pay Range: VA applicants $164,652.00 - $230,512.80; CO applicants $150,931.00 - $211,303.05. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support Program. Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week. Paid time off up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.