Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Spaceflight Avionics

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 181,626 - 254,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off up to 4 weeks

401(k) with company match

Stock Options for regular employees

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled software engineer to develop flight software for the New Glenn launch vehicle. The position involves working with a dedicated team to ensure the vehicle's advanced systems operate smoothly and safely.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in C, C++, and Python, and a solid foundation in embedded systems. Located in Denver, Colorado, this role supports our mission to advance human spaceflight.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related subject area.
• 8+ years of experience writing software in C, C++, and Python.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software, kernel development, BSPs or other systems software components.
• Solid understanding of operating systems and network protocols.
• Experience working with real‑time systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight software and tools for various spaceflight systems.
• Work on vehicle avionics and ground systems.
• Responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing of software components.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Embedded software development

Real-time systems

Education

B.S. degree in computer science or related field

M.S. degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled software engineer to develop flight software for the New Glenn launch vehicle. The position involves working with a dedicated team to ensure the vehicle's advanced systems operate smoothly and safely.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in C, C++, and Python, and a solid foundation in embedded systems. Located in Denver, Colorado, this role supports our mission to advance human spaceflight.