Blue Origin

Embedded Software Engineer III - New Glenn Avionics

Blue Origin$150K — $211K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in computer science, engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience with C, C++, and Python.
  • 2+ years in embedded software or kernel development.
  • Understanding of operating systems and network protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Develop flight software for the New Glenn rocket.
  • Create software tools for spaceflight systems.
  • Ensure the safety of real-time embedded software development.
  • Oversee requirements gathering and documentation.
  • Design, implement, integrate, and test software components.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with a 5% company match.
  • Stock options available for regular employees.
  • Generous PTO: up to four weeks and 14 paid holidays.
Full Job Description

Application close date:

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

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will develop flight software and tools for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of safety-critical real-time embedded software development. Working in the New Glenn Avionics Software organization, you will be part of the world-class team responsible for creating the software that will enable New Glenn to carry people and payloads routinely to Earth orbit and beyond. You will work on vehicle avionics and ground systems and be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing of various software components and tools critical for the success of New Glenn’s mission. If relocating to one of the approved Blue Origin sites, we offer relocation assistance!

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!

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.


Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $150,931.00 - $211,303.05 WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80

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.
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