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. We’re 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! 

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 an Embedded Software Engineer III on 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.

• Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• Travel: This position may require up to 10% travel based on program needs.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in C++ programming in resource-constrained embedded environments
• Experience with Python development for tooling, test automation, or scripting in an engineering environment

• 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 with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, and configuration management tools such as Git, Jenkins, or equivalent

A career at Blue Origin is more than a job — it's 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 what's possible in on-orbit mobility, payload hosting, and space infrastructure.

At Blue Origin, you'll find:

• A mission-driven culture united by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to safety
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of software, hardware, and spaceflight
• A team of passionate engineers who support your professional growth and development
• The chance to see your software fly in space and 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.

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