Senior Embedded Safety Software Engineer

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Safety Software Engineer to mentor engineers in developing embedded safety software for rockets and ground systems. You will perform safety analyses, identify requirements, and audit compliance to safety objectives within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes building trust, training engineers, and strengthening inclusion while delivering high-assurance software for space exploration. Strong communication and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years software engineering experience developing embedded software in a safety industry.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on rapid development programs.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain professional relationships within an inclusive team.
• U.S. citizen, national, or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers in developing safety-critical software.
• Perform safety analyses and identify requirements.
• Audit program compliance to safety objectives.
• Characterize risks of open problems.
• Train engineers and review software processes.
• Champion safety in rocket and ground systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Trust-building

Inclusion culture

Embedded software

Education

B.Sc. in aerospace engineering or related field

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Safety Software Engineer to mentor engineers in developing embedded safety software for rockets and ground systems. You will perform safety analyses, identify requirements, and audit compliance to safety objectives within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes building trust, training engineers, and strengthening inclusion while delivering high-assurance software for space exploration. Strong communication and independent work are essential.