Embedded Flight Software Engineer II — Spacecraft Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II for the Blue Ring program. You will design, develop, and test embedded flight software for a versatile spacecraft, working with avionics, systems, and propulsion teams to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires 2+ years in embedded software and proficiency in C++. Python is used for tooling and automation. Relocation and travel up to 10% may be required as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C++ in resource-constrained embedded environments; Python for tooling, test automation, or scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft, including hardware interface layers.
• Implement software requirements derived from system-level specifications with traceability across the development lifecycle.
• Develop and execute software unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test procedures.
• Collaborate with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers to define software interfaces and resolve cross-discipline issues.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and peer reviews to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software and hardware/software integration issues in lab and test environments.

Skills

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II for the Blue Ring program. You will design, develop, and test embedded flight software for a versatile spacecraft, working with avionics, systems, and propulsion teams to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires 2+ years in embedded software and proficiency in C++. Python is used for tooling and automation. Relocation and travel up to 10% may be required as part of the program.