Embedded Software Developer – Level 3
Blue Origin17 days ago
Base Salary
$151k - $231k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded C/C++ software for high-voltage power systems.
- Collaborate with electrical circuit and FPGA designers on hardware/software integration.
- Drive software work from requirements and architecture through implementation, review, verification, and deployment.
- Develop low-level drivers and firmware for embedded hardware platforms.
- Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification activities.
- Contribute to software architecture, design reviews, and documentation.
- Develop and execute software verification and validation plans, including unit, integration, and automated regression tests.
- Ensure development follows applicable standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least five years of embedded software development experience.
- Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and experience with real-time operating systems.
- Understanding of hardware/software interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, and similar protocols.
- Experience with FPGA interfaces and register-level hardware integration.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycles and version control systems such as Git.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.
- Preferred qualifications include a relevant master’s degree, aerospace or safety-critical systems experience, communications protocol experience, custom hardware firmware development, and Python or Bash scripting for automation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) with company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Employees may be eligible for discretionary benefits and bonuses depending on role type and job level.
About Blue Origin
Blue Origin designs and manufactures rocket engines, reusable launch vehicles, and lunar transport systems for commercial and government customers. Its products include the suborbital New Shepard, the in-development New Glenn orbital rocket, BE-4 engines (used on ULA’s Vulcan), and the Blue Moon lander; revenue comes from launch services, engine supply, and space systems contracts, including a NASA Human Landing System award. Founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos, the company is headquartered in Kent, Washington.