Space-Grade Embedded Software Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Developer for its Avionics Design team. You will craft embedded software in C/C++ for high voltage power systems, collaborating with FPGA and electrical designers to ensure seamless hardware/software integration.

You will drive software lifecycle activities from requirements through deployment, develop low-level drivers, and support hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems with RTOS.
• Strong hardware/software interface knowledge (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe).
• Experience with FPGA interfaces and register-level hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software in C/C++ for high voltage power systems.
• Collaborate with FPGA/Electrical Designers for hardware/software integration.
• Drive lifecycle work from requirements to deployment and verification.
• Develop low-level drivers and firmware for embedded platforms.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification activities.
• Contribute to software architecture, reviews, and documentation.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated regression tests.

Skills

C/C++ (embedded)

RTOS

SPI/I2C/UART

PCIe

FPGA interfaces

Debugging tools

Git/version control

US citizenship / PR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering/CS

Master’s degree

Tools

JTAG debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Python

Git

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Developer for its Avionics Design team. You will craft embedded software in C/C++ for high voltage power systems, collaborating with FPGA and electrical designers to ensure seamless hardware/software integration.

You will drive software lifecycle activities from requirements through deployment, develop low-level drivers, and support hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation.