Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Space Avionics

Blue Origin LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Embedded Software Developer to join the Avionics Design team. You will develop robust software for high voltage power systems and work closely with hardware designers to ensure seamless integration across the SW/HW stack.

Responsibilities include designing, coding, debugging, and validating firmware across the full SDLC, with emphasis on reliability and safety-critical performance in aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS and hardware/software interfaces (SPI/I2C/UART/PCIe).
• Familiarity with FPGA interfaces and register-level integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software in C/C++ for high voltage power systems.
• Collaborate with Electrical Circuit and FPGA Designers for HW/SW integration.
• Drive software lifecycle from requirements through deployment and verification.
• Develop low-level drivers and firmware for embedded platforms.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

HW/SW interfaces

Debugging tools

Git

SPI/I2C/UART/PCIe

FPGA interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

JTAG

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Embedded Software Developer to join the Avionics Design team. You will develop robust software for high voltage power systems and work closely with hardware designers to ensure seamless integration across the SW/HW stack.

Responsibilities include designing, coding, debugging, and validating firmware across the full SDLC, with emphasis on reliability and safety-critical performance in aerospace applications.