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Embedded Software Engineer III

Blue Origin

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Senior
148k-207k
7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Honeybee Robotics, a part of Blue Origin, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III to develop embedded software for a remotely controlled rover. The company has a strong focus on robotics, planetary science, and space exploration, supporting NASA Mars rovers and developing In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. The role involves applying technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight, within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts in coding, testing and validation of motor control software
  • Manage software field deployments and provide support on-site and remotely to customers
  • Derive and own software system requirements and schedules
  • Evaluate and identify improvements to system design with a specific focus on robust autonomy
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineering managers, product management, and program management to drive new product development programs from concept to production
  • Provide hands-on support to multi-functional product development teams servicing markets, including space, defense, manufacturing, and other industries
  • Write requirements and specification documents

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development for PC or embedded platforms
  • Proficient in developing bare metal applications using C/C++
  • Proficient in applying testing frameworks and conducting unit tests
  • Experience writing software to control BLDC motors
  • Experience using a field oriented control system
  • Experience crafting autonomous safety critical fault recovery code
  • Proven experience crafting reliable software architectures for critical systems
  • Adept with Git version control system
  • Understanding of digital communication protocols (Ethernet, USB, asynchronous serial, CAN, SPI, I2C)
  • Familiarity with automated testing methodologies and continuous integration practices
  • Familiar with reading circuit schematics and performing basic debugging tasks

Nice to Have

  • Experience in operational control of a remotely controlled mission with large latencies
  • Background in space flight avionics application
  • Skilled in Python scripting
  • Background in developing software for vehicles
  • Experienced in working with diverse sensors and camera systems
  • Proficiency in building maintainable and versatile multithreaded and multi-process applications in an RTOS environment
  • Experience with development using TI TMS 570

Qualifications

  • No specific formal qualifications beyond degree and experience are explicitly listed, but a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields and 5+ years of experience are required

Benefits & Perks

  • 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%
  • Education Support Program
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results

Working at Blue Origin

Blue Origin emphasizes safety, collaboration, inclusion, and a culture of trust and teamwork. They encourage applicants who may not meet all desired qualifications to apply, fostering an authentic workplace dedicated to diversity and equal opportunity.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 17, 2025
Salary148k-207k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Blue Origin

Website

blueorigin.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Industry

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

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