Embedded Software Engineer III

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,931 - 211,303; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with up to a 5% match

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off up to four weeks

Job summary

Blue Origin is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer III to work on the Blue Ring program, responsible for developing embedded flight software for advanced hybrid spacecraft. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with various engineering teams and participate in software design reviews.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in embedded software development, proficiency in C++, and is familiar with Python for tooling and automation. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C++ programming in resource-constrained environments.
• Experience with software verification for mission-critical standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded flight software.
• Implement software requirements ensuring traceability.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline engineers to define software interfaces.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded software development

Python development

Software verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Role Overview

Embedded Software Engineer III on the Blue Ring program, front‑line developer and tester of flight software for an advanced hybrid spacecraft.

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, ensuring traceability throughout the software development lifecycle
• Develop and execute software unit tests, integration tests, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test procedures to verify software functionality and performance
• Collaborate closely with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers to define software interfaces and resolve cross‑discipline technical issues
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical peer reviews to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software and hardware/software integration issues in a lab and test environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in C++ programming in resource‑constrained embedded environments
• Experience with Python development for tooling, test automation, or scripting in an engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other safety‑critical aerospace systems
• Familiarity with software verification for mission and safety‑critical standards (DO‑178, NPR 7150.2, SMC‑S‑012)
• Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, and configuration management tools such as Git, Jenkins, or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) with up to a 5% company match
• Education Support Program; stock options for regular employees (≥20 hours/week)
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company‑paid holidays

Base Pay Range

CO applicants: $150,931.00 – $211,303.05 (other site ranges may differ)

Export Control Regulations

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or under‑asylum.

Background Check

• Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions
• Additional checks may apply for certain job profiles (e.g., defense or transport roles)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer that fosters diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal opportunities for hire, promotion and other terms of employment.

Applicants seeking disability accommodations should contact [e-mail].