Blue Origin

Avionics / Embedded Software Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)

Blue Origin$110K — $154K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field, graduated within the last year and available by Fall 2026.
  • Proficient in software development, particularly in C/C++, Python, or C#/Java.
  • Experience in formalized verification activities, including test cases and procedures.
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills within software development teams, maintaining objectivity.
  • Hands-on experience through internships or co-op, showcasing both technical skills and leadership.
  • Ability to foster trust and professional relationships to promote inclusion.
  • Capacity to work independently and adaptively in team environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain software applications and their components.
  • Engage in all aspects of applied software development including requirement analysis, code development, and testing.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on verification plans and tools for safety-critical embedded software.
  • Review and refine software requirements and design for verifiability.
  • Write code for software verification in embedded systems using C, C++, and Python.
  • Construct automated tests based on adversarial requirements.
  • Develop tools for efficient build, debugging, and deployment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability support.
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5% and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees working minimum hours.
  • Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.

Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Primary locations:

We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.
  • Kent, WA
  • Los Angeles, CA


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Your projects may include designing, building, and maintaining software applications and their components.
  • Based upon your placement, your work may involve many aspects of applied software development, requirement analysis, code development, testing, collaboration, documentation and system integration.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build verification plans, frameworks, tools, and tests for safety critical, real-time, embedded software that support control and diagnostics of human capable spacecraft, for both orbital and sub-orbital programs.
  • Review and update software requirements and designs for verifiability.
  • Write code to verify software for various embedded environments in C, C++, and Python.
  • Design adversarial, requirements based, automated tests.
  • Develop tools and infrastructure to support efficient build, debugging, and deployment.


Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a BS Degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
  • Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
  • Software development skills, particularly in C/C++, Python, or C#/Java.
  • Problem solving and debugging skills, particularly in C/C++.
  • Experience with formalized verification activities (Test cases, procedures, reports).
  • Collaborative interactions with software development teams while maintaining objectivity and independence.
  • Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
  • Flexible and adaptable mindset.
  • Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.


Desired
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
  • Experience with build, and test, and deployment automation.
  • Experience with and understanding of computer networking systems and protocols.
  • Experience with distributed applications and safety-critical software development.
  • Experience with Qt framework/QML.
  • Experience with DevOps and Agile / Scrum.
  • Working knowledge of configuration management and source code management systems.


How to prepare:

We are solving challenging, new problems and we need people to represent a wide variety of perspectives. Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more.

When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings. If you haven't yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles.

Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $110,623.00 - $154,871.85WA applicants is $110,623.00 - $154,871.85

Other site ranges may differ

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.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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