Lead Embedded Software Engineer, Flight Systems

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 181,626 - 254,275; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced software engineering leader to drive the development of high‑reliability flight software for embedded and edge platforms using C++. You will mentor a team of flight software engineers, define architectural standards, and collaborate with systems engineering, GNC, avionics, and mission operations to translate requirements into robust software solutions.

Base pay ranges for Colorado applicants are disclosed (CO applicants).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 7+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS.
• Experience with microcontroller peripherals (ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI, UART).
• Version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of software development for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of flight software engineers through full lifecycle.
• Architect and deliver high-reliability flight software for embedded/edge platforms in C++.
• Provide day-to-day technical direction and mentorship; foster excellence and accountability.
• Define and enforce software architecture standards and design patterns for mission-critical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into software solutions.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality and mission assurance.
• Support integration and test activities including HIL/SIL testing.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and drive root-cause analysis.

Skills

C++ embedded

RTOS

Leadership

Embedded software

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/CE/EE/Aerospace)

Tools

Git

CI/CD

HIL/SIL testing

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced software engineering leader to drive the development of high‑reliability flight software for embedded and edge platforms using C++. You will mentor a team of flight software engineers, define architectural standards, and collaborate with systems engineering, GNC, avionics, and mission operations to translate requirements into robust software solutions.

Base pay ranges for Colorado applicants are disclosed (CO applicants).