Blue Origin

Spaceflight

EmbeddedSoftwareEngineerII

$124–173k Huntsville, Alabama, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Embedded Software Engineer II at Blue Origin. Skills: Embedded Software, C++, Python, Flight Software. Design embedded flight software. Develop embedded flight software”

Industry & Context.

Spaceflight
Problems you'll solve

Resolve cross-discipline technical issues; Debug complex software issues; Troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance available, Up to 10% travel, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, Lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee, Granted asylum, Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development, Proficiency in C++ programming in resource-constrained embedded environments, Experience with Python development for tooling, test automation, or scripting in an engineering environment

Nice to Have

Experience developing flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other safety-critical aerospace systems, Familiarity with software verification for mission and safety critical standards (DO178, NPR 7150. 2, SMC-S-012), Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, and configuration management tools such as Git, Jenkins, or equivalent

What You'll Do.

Design embedded flight software

Develop embedded flight software

Integrate embedded flight software

Test embedded flight software

Implement software requirements

Develop software unit tests

Execute integration tests

Execute HIL test procedures

Participate in design reviews

Participate in code reviews

Debug software issues

Troubleshoot hardware/software issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with avionics engineers; Collaborate with systems engineers; Collaborate with propulsion engineers; Work with cross-discipline teams; Participate in technical peer reviews

Full 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! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. **About the Role:** The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As an **Embedded Software Engineer II** on the Blue Ring program, you will be at the forefront of developing and testing flight software for one of the most capable and maneuverable multi-mission spacecraft ever built. Blue Ring is a hybrid solar electric and chemical propulsion spacecraft designed to maneuver, host, and deploy payloads across Earth orbits, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Your work will directly shape the software that powers this groundbreaking vehicle — from concept through on-orbit operations. **Special Mentions:** * **Relocation:** Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. * **Travel:** This position may require up to **10% travel** based on program needs. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** * Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft, including hardware interface layers * Implement software requirements derived from system-level specifications, ensuring traceability throughout the software development lifecycle * Develop and execute software unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test procedures to ve

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