Senior Software Engineer

Blue Origin

Denver, CO

Full Time

Senior

163k-229k

9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. The role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission to foster innovation, drive engineering workflows of the future, and enable spaceflight capabilities. As a Platform Avionics Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing platform software and tools for spaceflight systems, focusing on safety-critical real-time embedded software within Blue Origin’s Avionics Center of Excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of avionics platform software and contribute to spaceflight applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain platform software for embedded avionics systems, such as device drivers, middleware, and application software
Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to define software requirements and ensure interoperability with diverse hardware platforms
Participate in architecture and design discussions for embedded systems
Optimize and implement software for performance, scalability, and portability
Thoroughly test, debug, and analyze software performance on different hardware
Prepare and update documentation, such as requirements, design specifications, and API references
Review code and offer feedback to team members for continuous improvement
Work cross-functionally to integrate avionics platform software into a range of products

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
At least 10 years of experience in low-level and embedded software development
Proficient in C/C++ programming
Deep understanding of real-time concepts, multitasking, synchronization, and inter-process communication in embedded environments
Experience with hardware abstraction, device drivers, and low-level interfaces
Skilled in software development for various hardware architectures (such as ARM, x86), including porting and optimization
Familiarity with RTOS or Linux-based embedded environments
Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in fast-paced, collaborative teams
Experience with software architecture and design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Nice to Have

Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN) and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT)
Experience in safety-critical software development within aerospace, automotive, or similar industries

Qualifications

Educational background as specified in requirements (Bachelor's degree or higher)

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 is dedicated to building an authentic workplace and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every desired qualification. The company fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, supporting diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

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