Avionics Software Engineer II – Engines

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a software engineer to contribute to avionics software on Blue Origin rocket engines, building and testing real-time embedded systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the full software lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing verifiable requirements, defining architecture, coding, unit testing, and integration with a focus on C/C++, Python, and robust interfaces in a safety-critical US environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; experience with Git and Gitlab.
• Experience debugging at the software/hardware boundary; API/interface design.
• Experience with serial communications and networking protocols (TCP/IP).
• Experience developing tools, Agile methodologies, and interfacing with sensors/actuators.
• Multitasking and collaboration; commitment to inclusive culture; US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and verification of avionics software components on Blue Origin rocket engines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate deeply in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Build and test real-time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human-capable spacecraft.
• Develop verifiable requirements, define software architecture and design, develop code, unit test and integrate software.

Skills

Real-time embedded systems

C/C++

Python

APIs & interfaces

Serial communications

TCP/IP

Agile methodologies

Sensor interfacing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in EE/CS/Math/Physics/Aerospace or related field

Tools

Git

Gitlab

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and verification of avionics software components on Blue Origin rocket engines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate deeply in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Build and test real‑time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human‑capable spacecraft.
• Develop verifiable requirements, define software architecture and design, develop code, unit test and integrate software.

Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience developing and testing real‑time embedded systems, including C/C++, Python, and experience with Git and Gitlab.
• Proficiency in debugging techniques at the software/hardware boundary, designing APIs and interfaces, and familiarity with serial communications and networking protocols (TCP/IP).
• Experience in developing tools and utilities, working in Agile methodologies, and interfacing with sensors and actuators.
• Strong multitasking ability and commitment to problem‑solving, with the aptitude 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.