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Embedded Software Engineer III, Strata Common Platform Team Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Software · first seen 2026-09-03
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Embedded Software Engineer III, Strata Common Platform Team

Join Blue Origin's Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) team, supporting the mission of millions of people living and working in space. The Strata Common Platform team develops embedded platform software powering Blue Origin's entire fleet of space vehicles.

Your Impact

You'll develop essential platform software for embedded avionics systems, including device drivers, middleware, and applications. Your work directly enables Blue Origin business units to safely and reliably transport people and payloads to orbit and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Build platform software for embedded avionics systems, including device drivers, middleware, and applications
  • 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 through collaborative code reviews and constructive feedback
  • Integrate avionics platform software into a varied portfolio of products

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in embedded software development
  • Expert level 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: CO applicants $150,931.00 to $211,303.05; WA applicants $164,652.00 to $230,512.80. 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 regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
  • Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Bonuses based on role type and job level (not guaranteed, subject to change)

Requirements

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background check required for all positions. Additional background checks may apply depending on job profile and location requirements.

Relocation assistance is available for those moving to Blue Origin locations.