Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.Special Mentions:
Relocation assistance is available for this position
Travel expectations: Up to 10% travel may be required to other Blue Origin facilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Leada0a team of flight software engineers through the full software development lifecycle
Architect, design, develop, and deliver high-reliability flight software for embedded and edge computing platforms usingC2A0C++a0
Provide day-to-day technical direction, work prioritization, and mentorship to team members; foster a culture of engineering excellence and accountabilitya0
Define and enforce software architecture standards, coding practices, and design patterns fora0mission-critical systemsa0
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, GNC, avionics, and mission operations to translate system requirements into robust software solutionsa0
Conduct design reviews and code reviews; ensure technical quality and mission assurance across deliverablesa0
Support integration and test activities, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testinga0
Identify and mitigate technical risks; drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex software anomaliesa0
Coordinate with program management to communicate status, risks, and resource needsa0
Contribute to proposal efforts and technical documentation in support of national security programsa0
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical fielda0
7+ years of professional experience in embedded software developmenta0
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systemsa0
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)a0
Experience with microcontroller peripherals (ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI, UART, etc.)a0
Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelinesa0
Knowledge of software development fora0mission-critical systemsa0
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Experience with embedded Linux development andYocto
Experienceleading softwaretechnical teams
Knowledge of communication protocols used in spacecraft systems
Experience with bare-metal programming for microcontrollers
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Done28099t 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 youe28099re excited about this role but your past experience doesne28099t 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.
Our team will look into this right away.
