Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain firmware for embedded control platforms used in power conversion and power electronics systems. You’ll work closely with hardware, controls, and power electronics engineers to deliver reliable real-time software for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGA-based platforms.

The role focuses on low-level drivers, sensor interfaces, PWM, and protection circuits, with hands‑on debugging in the lab.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded software or firmware for microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGA-based systems.
• Strong programming experience in C/C++ for real‑time embedded systems.
• Understanding of ADCs, PWM generation, timers, interrupts, communication peripherals, and low‑level hardware interfaces.
• Experience working with voltage, current, and temperature sensor data in embedded systems.
• Knowledge of real‑time software design, debugging, and hardware/software integration.
• Ability to read schematics and work closely with hardware engineers during board bring‑up and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience using embedded development tools, debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab equipment.
• BS Engineering and 7+ years relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGA-based control platforms.
• Implement low-level drivers, control interfaces, communication protocols, and real-time software for power electronics systems.
• Interface with ADCs, voltage sensors, current sensors, temperature sensors, PWM modules, timers, gate drivers, and protection circuits.
• Implement software for sensor acquisition, scaling, filtering, calibration, diagnostics, and fault handling.
• Support real-time control execution for power converters, inverters, motor drives, and related power electronics applications.
• Develop and debug communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and other embedded protocols.
• Work closely with hardware, controls, and power electronics engineers during board bring‑up, integration, and validation.
• Debug embedded software issues related to timing, interrupts, ADC readings, PWM synchronization, communications, and fault responses.
• Perform software testing, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, lab validation, and documentation.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Microcontrollers

DSP

FPGA

RTOS

Hardware interfacing

Debugging

Lab equipment

Education

BS Engineering (computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or similar)

Tools

Debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Lab equipment

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop, test, and maintain software for embedded control platforms used in power conversion and power electronics systems. This role focuses on firmware and low-level software for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs, with close interaction between software, control algorithms, sensors, ADCs, gate drivers, and power hardware. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on embedded software engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware. They can write reliable real-time code for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGA-based platforms, understand how software interacts with sensors, ADCs, PWM, gate drivers, and protection circuits, and are comfortable debugging systems in the lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGA-based control platforms.
• Implement low-level drivers, control interfaces, communication protocols, and real-time software for power electronics systems.
• Interface with ADCs, voltage sensors, current sensors, temperature sensors, PWM modules, timers, gate drivers, and protection circuits.
• Implement software for sensor acquisition, scaling, filtering, calibration, diagnostics, and fault handling.
• Support real-time control execution for power converters, inverters, motor drives, and related power electronics applications.
• Develop and debug communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and other embedded protocols.
• Work closely with hardware, controls, and power electronics engineers during board bring‑up, integration, and validation.
• Debug embedded software issues related to timing, interrupts, ADC readings, PWM synchronization, communications, and fault responses.
• Perform software testing, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, lab validation, and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded software or firmware for microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGA-based systems.
• Strong programming experience in C/C++ for real‑time embedded systems.
• Understanding of ADCs, PWM generation, timers, interrupts, communication peripherals, and low‑level hardware interfaces.
• Experience working with voltage, current, and temperature sensor data in embedded systems.
• Knowledge of real‑time software design, debugging, and hardware/software integration.
• Ability to read schematics and work closely with hardware engineers during board bring‑up and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience using embedded development tools, debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab equipment.
• BS Engineering (computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or similar) and 7+ years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power electronics, power converters, inverters, motor drives, battery systems, or renewable energy systems.
• Experience with DSP platforms, FPGA logic integration, VHDL/Verilog, or FPGA‑based control systems.
• Familiarity with control algorithms for power electronics or motor control.
• Experience with fault detection, protection logic, diagnostics, and safety‑critical embedded systems.
• Knowledge of bootloaders, RTOS, device drivers, memory management, and embedded software architecture.
• Experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, automated testing, or production software validation.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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