Senior Embedded Linux Systems Engineer – Satellite Tech

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 248,830 - 348,361; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Stock options

Education support program

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in the Seattle area is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join the Software Engineering team supporting the TeraWave program. You will design core Linux platform infrastructure, develop kernel modules and device drivers, and collaborate with hardware teams to optimize SoCs aboard LEO satellites.

The role emphasizes embedded Linux, system-level debugging, secure boot, and end-to-end software lifecycle from architecture to deployment, with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of C/C++ experience in Linux/embedded environments

Responsibilities

• Design core Linux platform infrastructure and inter-process communication frameworks.
• Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and device drivers for custom hardware and SoCs.
• Debug system-level performance issues and optimize the networking stack for satellite links.
• Implement secure boot and hardware-backed credential management across embedded platforms.
• Own the complete software lifecycle from architecture through deployment aboard LEO satellites.

Skills

C/C++

Linux kernel

System debugging

GDB

eBPF

Yocto/Buildroot

Networking

Kernel drivers

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering

Tools

Buildroot

Yocto

Bazel

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in the Seattle area is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join the Software Engineering team supporting the TeraWave program. You will design core Linux platform infrastructure, develop kernel modules and device drivers, and collaborate with hardware teams to optimize SoCs aboard LEO satellites.

The role emphasizes embedded Linux, system-level debugging, secure boot, and end-to-end software lifecycle from architecture to deployment, with a focus on reliability and