Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Navigation

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers , you will develop flight software and tools for navigation product s used across all of Blue Origin including New Glenn, Lunar Transportation, In-Space Systems, and Advanced Concepts Engineering business units . You will support navigation system flight qualification and be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration, and testing of software used in safety-critical real - time avionics.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise , leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required !

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Architect, develop, verify, and deliver embedded software for Blue Origin navigation systems

Support integration and test activities including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing

Participate in design reviews with a focus on software design and requirement allocation between hardware and software

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related subject area

Strong proficiency in C/C++/Rust programming for embedded systems

Experience working with real-time systems and developing software that interfaces directly with hardware and programmable logic

Experience with microcontroller peripherals (ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI, UART, Spacewire, etc.) and networking (UDP, TCP/IP)

Strong background in computer architecture, memory buses, cache, DMA, and CPU execution pipelines

Experience with profiling and performance optimization

Advanced debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary

Experience with Linux development environments, scripting, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines

Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related subject area

Successful candidates typically have 8+ years of software engineering experience

Experience with FPGA development and verification

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing

Experience with navigation sensor integration and testing

Experience developing high-reliability software with NPR 7150.2, DO-178, or other safety-critical software standards

Experience with board bring-up and test equipment such as a signal generators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.