Flight Software Engineer III - Embedded Spacecraft Systems

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 151,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (basic & adjunct)

Paid parental leave

Short & long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III for the Blue Ring program to design, develop, and test flight software for a multi-mission spacecraft. You will work across the software lifecycle from concept to on-orbit operations, collaborating with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers to ensure robust interfaces and verifiable software.

The role emphasizes C++ in resource-constrained environments, Python tooling for automation, and participation in design and code reviews

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.

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

Embedded software

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III for the Blue Ring program to design, develop, and test flight software for a multi-mission spacecraft. You will work across the software lifecycle from concept to on-orbit operations, collaborating with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers to ensure robust interfaces and verifiable software.

The role emphasizes C++ in resource-constrained environments, Python tooling for automation, and participation in design and code reviews