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Blue Origin · Denver, CO · Software · first seen 2026-09-03
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About the Role

Join the COMSEC team within Core Systems and Components at Blue Origin's In-Space Systems business unit. You will develop and maintain embedded software solutions for secure communications systems, working closely with Electrical Circuit and FPGA Designers to deliver high-performance aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for COMSEC systems
  • Collaborate with Electrical Circuit and FPGA Designers to ensure seamless hardware/software integration
  • Drive work across all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, code review, verification, and deployment
  • Develop low-level drivers and firmware for embedded hardware platforms
  • Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification activities
  • Contribute to software architecture, design reviews, and documentation
  • Develop and execute software verification and validation plans, including unit, integration, and automated regression tests
  • Implement and maintain secure communications and cryptographic capabilities in compliance with applicable standards
  • Design and integrate device authentication mechanisms and identity management solutions
  • Support the development and implementation of Zero Trust security principles within embedded system architectures
  • Ensure software development adheres to applicable standards and security requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded software development
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • Strong understanding of hardware/software interfaces, including SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, and similar protocols
  • Experience working with FPGA interfaces and register-level hardware integration
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
  • Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles as defined by NIST SP 800-207 and the DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
  • Experience developing and deploying Secure Boot and measured boot processes to ensure platform integrity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • Experience in COMSEC, cryptographic systems, or secure communications
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 or RMF (Risk Management Framework)
  • Knowledge of High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE) or similar secure communications equipment (e.g., TACLANE, KG-series)
  • Experience developing software interfaces for cryptographic hardware modules in compliance with FIPS 140-2/140-3 standards
  • Experience applying least privilege, micro-segmentation, and continuous verification principles within embedded or resource-constrained environments
  • Familiarity with identity-aware access controls and policy enforcement at the device and network layer
  • Knowledge of secure software development practices that align with Zero Trust frameworks, including continuous monitoring and validation of system components
  • Experience integrating embedded systems into broader Zero Trust security ecosystems, including coordination with network and cloud security teams
  • Experience implementing hardware-based Root of Trust (RoT) using technologies such as Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), or Physically Unclonable Functions (PUF)
  • Proficiency in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate-based authentication for embedded devices

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range for Colorado applicants: $181,626.00 - $254,275.35. 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%, Education Support Program, stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week), and up to 4 weeks paid time off plus 14 company-paid holidays annually.

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. Background check required for all positions.