Embedded Software Engineer III

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

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!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.As an Embedded Software Engineer III, you will lead the development and implementation of bare metal C code for a novel electromechanical actuator. This involves utilizing multiple parallel RISC-V soft-core processors on a single FPGA. In a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers including those from Guidance, Navigation and Control, software, electrical and power systems, systems engineering, C&DH, configuration & data management, and Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) disciplines. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from defining and maintaining requirements to creating an automated testing suite, managing compiler tools, and ensuring seamless integration of software and hardware.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! Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Develop and implement bare metal C code for a complex electro-mechanical system using multiple RISC-V processors on a single FPGA.
  • Utilize expertise in C programming, low-level hardware interfacing, and parallel processing to write hard real-time applications following foreground-background architecture principles.
  • Manage the entire software development process, including defining and maintaining requirements, creating an automated testing suite, and setting up compiler tools.
  • Ensure the code meets stringent safety and reliability standards for a multi-core, bare-metal application controlling an actuation device.
  • Interface effectively with cross-functional teams.Minimum Qualifications
    • B.S. degree in computer, aerospace, or electrical engineering or related field
    • 4+ years of embedded software development and testing experience including multi-threaded programming and real-time systems, particularly in C/C++
    • Effective communication skills with program and executive leadership.
    • Proven experience developing software to meet requirements
    • Familiarity with DevOps processes and culture
    • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
    • 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
      • 6+ years of software development experience for real-time embedded systems This includes system design and analysis, requirement development, software implementation and verification, system integration, and qualification.
      • Familiarity with FPGA development tools and methodologies
      • Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, etc
      • Understanding of safety-critical software development standards, e.g. DO-178C for aerospace
      • Proficiency in software version control systems, e.g. Git
      • Background in digital signal processing (DSP) or control systems
      • Familiarity with modern programming languages, e.g. Rust
      • Experience leveraging AI/LLMs as a co-pilotCompensation Range for:CO applicants is $135,679.00-$189,950.25;WA applicants is $148,014.00-$207,218.55Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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, 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.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.
          • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
          • Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
          • Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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