Senior Embedded Software Engineer, GenESIS Team

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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!

Be part of something extraordinary. The Generative AI and Embedded Software Integrated Solutions (GenESIS) team is revolutionizing how Blue Origin builds mission-critical software for our entire fleet of space vehicles. As a Senior Software Engineer youll work at the thrilling intersection of cutting-edge embedded systems and advanced AI technologydeveloping the platform software that makes spaceflight safer smarter and more reliable.

Responsibilities:

• Build Tomorrows Avionics:Develop high-performance platform software including device drivers middleware and applications for next-generation aerospace systems
• Own the Full Lifecycle:Design develop test and optimize embedded solutions across multiple hardware platforms from requirements through deployment
• Solve Complex Problems:Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to architect solutions that meet demanding real-time safety-critical requirements
• Innovate at Scale:Drive performance optimization and create scalable portable software architectures for a great vehicle portfolio
• Lead Through Mentorship:Elevate the team through comprehensive code reviews knowledge sharing and collaborative feedback
• Shape Strategy:Contribute to architectural decisions that influence the future direction of embedded systems at Blue Origin
• Document for Impact:Create clear specifications design documentation and API references that enable team success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10 years of professional embedded software development
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C
• Deep hands-on experience with real-time systems multitasking and embedded synchronization patterns
• Proven expertise in device drivers middleware (I/O BIT) hardware abstraction layers and low-level interfaces
• Working knowledge of multiple hardware architectures (ARM x86) and embedded environments (RTOS Linux)
• Experience with CI/CD tools and workflows (GitLab Jira Confluence or similar)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and proven track record as a collaborative teammate
• Excellent communication skills and passion for team culture

Preferred Qualifications:

• NASA Core Flight Software (CFE) framework experience
• Proficiency with communication protocols (SPI I2C UART CAN) and networking standards (TCP/IP UDP MQTT)
• Background in safety-critical software development (aerospace automotive medical devices or similar)

Why Join GenESIS

• Work on Cutting-Edge Technology:Combine embedded systems expertise with generative AI innovation
• Make Real Impact:Your work directly enables Blue Origins mission to make space accessible to all
• Grow Your Career:Access to continuous learning varied technical challenges and mentorship opportunities
• Collaborate with the Best:Partner with talented engineers who are passionate about aerospace and software excellence
• Flexible Support:Relocation assistance available; competitive compensation and benefits package
• Be Part of Something Bigger:Join a team reimagining whats possible in spaceflight

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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.

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