Flight Software Engineer II - Spacecraft Embedded

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 10%

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Denver, Colorado is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II to join the Blue Ring program. You will design, develop, integrate, and test flight software for a spacecraft with mission capabilities ranging from Earth orbits to lunar and beyond.

You will work with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers across the software lifecycle. The role emphasizes C++ in resource-constrained environments, Python tooling, and participation in reviews, tests, and HIL procedures.

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++ programming in resource-constrained embedded environments.
• Experience with Python development for tooling, test automation, or scripting in an engineering environment.

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.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded systems

Test automation

Education

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

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Blue Origin in Denver, Colorado is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II to join the Blue Ring program. You will design, develop, integrate, and test flight software for a spacecraft with mission capabilities ranging from Earth orbits to lunar and beyond.

You will work with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers across the software lifecycle. The role emphasizes C++ in resource-constrained environments, Python tooling, and participation in reviews, tests, and HIL procedures.