Embedded Software Engineer III

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines seeks an Aerospace Software Apps Engineer III to develop and verify real-time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human spaceflight.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to the software lifecycle, and help deliver safe, autonomous propulsion software with a focus on verifiable requirements and robust design.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in computer/engineering related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with verifiable safety-critical software development.

Responsibilities

• Build and test real-time embedded software that controls rocket engines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the software lifecycle.
• Develop, document, and verify software architectures and designs.
• Write specifications, perform system integration, and drive testing and maintenance.

Skills

Real-time embedded systems

Linux kernel

RTOS

Software development lifecycle

Safety-critical software

Education

B.S. or higher in related field

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a small team, you will participate in the development and verification of avionics software components on Blue Origin rocket engines. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of re-usable, safety-critical component development and delivery. This hands on position requires experience in developing, validating, and verifying safety embedded systems. Together, our teams deliver the embedded software that monitors and controls fully autonomous rocket engines.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

As an Aerospace Software Apps Engineer III, you will have hands on development responsibility to build and test real-time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human capable spacecraft. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate deeply in all aspects of software development lifecycle (including developing verifiable requirements, creating/documenting/implementing software architectures and designs, write planning specifications, systems integration, test development and execution, issue resolution and software maintenance).

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field
• 5+ years of hands on experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems, including bare metal, RTOS, or Linux kernel experience (preferably