Embedded Software Engineer II
Blue Origin1 day ago
Huntsville, AL, USA +2 moreMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$124k - $173k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded flight software and hardware interface layers for the Blue Ring spacecraft.
- Implement software requirements derived from system-level specifications and maintain traceability throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop test procedures.
- Collaborate with avionics, systems, and propulsion engineers to define interfaces and resolve cross-discipline technical issues.
- Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical peer reviews.
- Debug and troubleshoot complex software and hardware/software integration issues in laboratory and test environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 2 years of professional embedded software development experience.
- Proficiency in C++ programming in resource-constrained embedded environments.
- Experience with Python development for tooling, test automation, or engineering scripting.
- Preferred: experience developing flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other safety-critical aerospace systems.
- Preferred: familiarity with DO178, NPR 7150.2, and SMC-S-012 verification standards.
- Preferred: experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, and configuration management tools such as Git or Jenkins.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) matching of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock options are available to 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.
- Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
- The position may require up to 10% travel based on program needs.
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.