Embedded Flight Software Engineer III

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III to design, develop, and test flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft, interfacing with avionics, systems, and propulsion teams.

You will contribute from concept through on‑orbit operations on a multi‑mission vehicle, help implement software requirements, and participate in design and code reviews to ensure safety and reliability.

Relocation assistance is available; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
• 5+ years of embedded software experience.
• C++ in resource-constrained environments essential.
• Python for tooling, tests, or scripting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft.
• Implement software requirements with traceability across lifecycle.
• Develop unit/integration tests and hardware-in-the-loop procedures.
• Collaborate with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers on interfaces.
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews to ensure quality.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded software

Software testing

Traceability

Education

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

Tools

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III to design, develop, and test flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft, interfacing with avionics, systems, and propulsion teams.

You will contribute from concept through on‑orbit operations on a multi‑mission vehicle, help implement software requirements, and participate in design and code reviews to ensure safety and reliability.

Relocation assistance is available; travel up to 10% may be required.