Avionics Software Engineer 1 – Early Career 2025 University Grad

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

Job Description

We are collaborators doers and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Primary locations:

We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.

• Kent WA. Huntsville AL.

What you can expect:

• We are hiring for multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.

• Specialized early career development opportunities and mentorship during your first year.

• Meaningful work! Youll be contributing directly to top company goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Based upon your desired career path projects may include many aspects of applied software development including avionics software embedded software enterprise software integrated system test controls machine learning robotics and avionics hardware.
• Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives. Some examples include:
  • Design develop test and maintain software applications (with a focus on avionics and flight systems).
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop verify and validate safety-critical real-time embedded software for launch vehicle systems.
  • Participate in full software lifecycle: requirements analysis implementation verification documentation and system integration.
  • Write and review code primarily in C C and Python for embedded and application environments.
  • Create and maintain tools and infrastructure to support efficient build debugging testing deployment and automation.
  • Ensure reliability quality and safety in all delivered software.
  • Review and update software requirements and designs for testability and verifiability.

Basic Qualifications:

• Able to start working full-time by the end of 2025.

• BS in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mathematics Physics Aerospace or related field (earned within the last year or by Fall 2025).
• Programming experience in at least one major language used here: C C or Python.
• Experience (through coursework co-ops internships or projects) in software development problem solving and debugging.
• Exposure to software verification test planning/execution or automated testing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Relevant internship/co-op and academic project experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.
• Strong written verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for Blues Mission with a strong desire to continuously learn and improve.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems safety-critical software or flight/avionics software.
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces and protocols (TCP/IP UART SPI etc.).
• Experience building testing and deploying automation frameworks.
• Background with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and modern source management (Git etc.).
• Experience with distributed applications computer networking Qt/QML or similar technologies.
• Participation in academic competitions hackathons research projects or relevant industry roles.
• Flexible adaptable and able to thrive in dynamic environments.

How to Stand Out:

• We value a wide variety of backgroundseven beyond aerospace! Experience in tech automotive energy defense or other high-reliability fields is great.
• Share your internship co-op project and research experiences in your resume. List programming languages tools or relevant coursework.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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% and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

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