Senior Embedded Platform Software Engineer (Spaceflight)

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid parental leave

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop platform software for embedded avionics. You will work across the software lifecycle, driving drivers, middleware, and tools that power next‑generation aerospace technology.

Join a collaborative team focused on safety‑critical systems, performance, and reliability, with opportunities to mentor, design, and optimize across multiple hardware platforms in a dynamic spaceflight environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Deep hands-on experience with real-time systems and synchronization.
• Experience with device drivers, middleware, and low-level interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Join an exciting development program across the full software lifecycle.
• Build platform software for embedded avionics systems, including drivers and middleware.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to shape software requirements.
• Contribute to architecture and design discussions for embedded systems.
• Drive performance optimization and portable software solutions.
• Ensure high quality through testing, debugging, and performance analysis.
• Create clear documentation including requirements, design specs, and API references.
• Mentor peers through code reviews and collaborative feedback.
• Integrate avionics software into a portfolio of advanced products.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-time systems

Embedded software development

Multithreading & synchronization

Software debugging & testing

Collaborative teamwork

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, CS, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

RTOS/QNX/Yocto Linux

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop platform software for embedded avionics. You will work across the software lifecycle, driving drivers, middleware, and tools that power next‑generation aerospace technology.

Join a collaborative team focused on safety‑critical systems, performance, and reliability, with opportunities to mentor, design, and optimize across multiple hardware platforms in a dynamic spaceflight environment.