Principal Embedded Systems Engineer - Space OTA & Linux

Blue Origin; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 231,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design and build the foundational Linux-based platform infrastructure that spans satellites, ground terminals, and gateways. You will own end-to-end software lifecycle with high autonomy in a fast-paced mission-critical environment.

The role emphasizes deep Linux kernel expertise, embedded systems ownership, and robust engineering across a multi-disciplinary team to enable secure, scalable operations in LEO and across hardware platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years professional software development experience in C/C++.
• 8+ years of experience with C or C++ in a Linux or embedded environment.
• Deep proficiency with the Linux kernel, including driver development and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core Linux-based platform infrastructure, including process management and IPC.
• Lead architecture for global image management and OTA update systems for a multi-thousand-vehicle fleet.
• Build high-throughput, low-overhead logging and telemetry pipelines from edge devices to data centers.
• Collaborate with Silicon, Electrical, and RF teams to optimize kernel and drivers for custom SoC designs.
• Debug and optimize system-level performance, including networking for high-frequency links and security.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded systems engineering

Linux kernel expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM field

Tools

Buildroot

Yocto

Bazel

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design and build the foundational Linux-based platform infrastructure that spans satellites, ground terminals, and gateways. You will own end-to-end software lifecycle with high autonomy in a fast-paced mission-critical environment.

The role emphasizes deep Linux kernel expertise, embedded systems ownership, and robust engineering across a multi-disciplinary team to enable secure, scalable operations in LEO and across hardware platforms.