Lead Embedded Systems Engineer, Space-Grade Linux

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 231,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Vehicle Platforms team for the revolutionary TeraWave satellite network. You will design and build the foundational platform infrastructure that runs across satellites, user terminals, and gateways, ensuring secure, high-performance operations in demanding environments.

The ideal candidate will have deep Linux-based embedded systems experience, full lifecycle ownership, and a track record of delivering mission-critical software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field, or 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• 8+ years of experience with C or C++ in a Linux or embedded environment.
• Deep proficiency with the Linux kernel, including driver development, memory management, and system-level debugging tools such as GDB, perf, and eBPF.
• Experience with build systems such as Buildroot, Yocto, or Bazel.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core Linux-based platform infrastructure, including process management, custom init systems, and robust IPC frameworks.
• Lead the architecture for global image management and Over-the-Air (OTA) update systems for a multi-thousand-vehicle fleet.
• Build high-throughput, low-overhead logging and telemetry pipelines from edge devices to ground-based data centers.
• Partner closely with Silicon, Electrical, and RF Engineering teams to bring up new hardware prototypes and optimize the Linux kernel and drivers for custom SoC designs.
• Debug and optimize system-level performance bottlenecks, including minimizing context switches and tuning the networking stack for high-frequency satellite links.
• Implement secure boot flows, runtime security monitoring, and hardware-backed credential management for all vehicle components.
• Own the full software lifecycle from initial design through deployment on satellites operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Skills

C/C++

Linux kernel

Debugging tools

Build systems

Education

Bachelors in CS/CE

Tools

Buildroot

Yocto

Bazel

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Vehicle Platforms team for the revolutionary TeraWave satellite network. You will design and build the foundational platform infrastructure that runs across satellites, user terminals, and gateways, ensuring secure, high-performance operations in demanding environments.

The ideal candidate will have deep Linux-based embedded systems experience, full lifecycle ownership, and a track record of delivering mission-critical software