Embedded Software Engineer III

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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!

About the Role

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As anEmbedded Software Engineer IIIon the Blue Ring program you will be at the forefront of developing and testing flight software for one of the most capable and maneuverable multi-mission spacecraft ever built. Blue Ring is a hybrid solar electric and chemical propulsion spacecraft designed to maneuver host and deploy payloads across Earth orbits the Moon Mars and beyond. Your work will directly shape the software that powers this groundbreaking vehicle from concept through on-orbit operations.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation:Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• Travel:This position may require up to10% travelbased on program needs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design develop integrate and test embedded flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft including hardware interface layers
• Implement software requirements derived from system-level specifications ensuring traceability throughout the software development lifecycle
• Develop and execute software unit tests integration tests and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test procedures to verify software functionality and performance
• Collaborate closely with avionics systems and propulsion engineers to define software interfaces and resolve cross-discipline technical issues
• Participate in software design reviews code reviews and technical peer reviews to ensure quality and adherence to coding standards
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software and hardware/software integration issues in a lab and test environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• 5 yearsof professional experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency inCprogramming in resource-constrained embedded environments
• Experience withPythondevelopment for tooling test automation or scripting in an engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing flight software for spacecraft launch vehicles or other safety-critical aerospace systems
• Familiarity with software verification for mission and safety critical standards(DO-178 NPR 7150.2 SMC-S-012)
• Experience withDevOps practicesincluding CI/CD pipeline development automated testing frameworks and configuration management tools such as Git Jenkins or equivalent

Why Blue Origin

A career at Blue Origin is more than a job its a chance to be part of something historic. We are building a road to space so that future generations can live and work beyond Earth. As part of the Blue Ring team within In-Space Systems you will contribute to a spacecraft that is redefining whats possible in on-orbit mobility payload hosting and space infrastructure.

At Blue Origin youll find:

• Amission-driven cultureunited by curiosity collaboration and a commitment to safety
• Opportunities to work oncutting-edge technologyat the intersection of software hardware and spaceflight
• A team of passionate engineers who support yourprofessional growth and development
• The chance to see your softwarefly in spaceand enable missions that matter

Are you ready to write the code that moves humanity forward We invite you to apply and join Team Blue where your work reaches beyond the horizon.

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.

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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

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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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

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

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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