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Embedded Software Engineer III - New Glenn Avionics Verified today

Blue Origin · 4 Locations · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-03
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About the Role

You will develop flight software and tools for New Glenn avionics systems. As part of the New Glenn Avionics Software organization, you will be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing of safety-critical real-time embedded software components and tools. Your work will directly enable New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, to carry people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.

You will work on vehicle avionics and ground systems, sharing in the team's impact across all aspects of safety-critical embedded software development.

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related subject area
  • 5+ years of experience writing software in C, C++, and Python
  • 2+ years of experience in embedded software, kernel development, BSPs or other systems software components
  • Solid understanding of operating systems and network protocols fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field
  • Experience with real-time operating systems
  • Experience with safety-critical software development in aerospace, automotive or other industries
  • Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware components and programmable logic

Compensation

Base pay range for Colorado applicants: $150,931 - $211,303. Base pay range for Washington applicants: $164,652 - $230,513. Other site ranges may differ.

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 working at least 20 hours per week
  • Up to four weeks paid time off per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Performance bonuses based on individual contributions and company results (not guaranteed)

Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

All positions require Blue's Standard Background Check. Some roles may require additional checks including DBIDS if the role requires time on a military installation.

Relocation assistance is available if relocating to one of Blue Origin's approved sites.