Embedded Platform Software Engineer II — Spaceflight Tech

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 123,714 - 173,199; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a software engineer to help develop embedded avionics platform software powering our space vehicles. You’ll design, implement, and integrate drivers, middleware, and applications across multiple hardware platforms, working closely with hardware and systems engineers.

You’ll contribute to architecture discussions, optimize performance, and ensure rigorous testing and documentation to enable safe, reliable spaceflight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Expert level Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Deep hands-on experience with real-time systems, multitasking, and synchronization in embedded environments.
• Experience with software loaders, device drivers, middleware (I/O, BIT), hardware abstraction, and low-level interfaces.
• Knowledge of multiple hardware architectures (ARM, x86) and RTOS/ QNX/ Yocto Linux embedded environments.
• Experience with CI/CD environments and tools such as Gitlab, Jira, Confluence.
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative teamwork experience.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Join an exciting development program where you'll explore varied opportunities and gain hands-on experience across the entire software development lifecycle - perfect for expanding your skillset regardless of your career stage.
• Build cutting-edge platform software for embedded avionics systems, including device drivers, middleware, and applications that power next-generation aerospace technology.
• Partner closely with hardware and systems engineers to shape software requirements and create seamless integration across multiple hardware platforms.
• Contribute your voice to architecture and design discussions that influence the future of embedded systems.
• Drive innovation through performance optimization and implementation of scalable, portable software solutions.
• Ensure the highest quality by conducting comprehensive testing, debugging, and performance analysis across varied hardware environments.
• Create lasting impact by developing clear, comprehensive documentation including requirements, design specifications, and API references that benefit the entire team.
• Act as a mentor through collaborative code reviews and constructive feedback that elevates everyone's capabilities.
• Harness collaborative skills as you integrate avionics platform software into a varied portfolio of groundbreaking products.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-time systems

Embedded software

CI/CD tooling

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

ARM

x86

RTOS/ QNX/ Yocto Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, CS, Electrical Eng

Tools

Device drivers

Middleware (I/O, BIT)

Hardware abstraction

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a software engineer to help develop embedded avionics platform software powering our space vehicles. You’ll design, implement, and integrate drivers, middleware, and applications across multiple hardware platforms, working closely with hardware and systems engineers.

You’ll contribute to architecture discussions, optimize performance, and ensure rigorous testing and documentation to enable safe, reliable spaceflight.