About the position
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! This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. Join the Revolutionary GenESIS Team! We're looking for passionate innovators to join our Generative AI and Embedded Software Integrated Solutions (GenESIS) team, where you'll help shape the next generation of embedded platform software powering Blue Origin's entire fleet of space vehicles! As part of GenESIS, you'll work at the exciting convergence of mission-critical embedded systems and cutting-edge Blue Origin Generative AI technology.
Responsibilities
- Join an exciting development program where you'll explore varied opportunities and gain hands-on experience across the entire software development lifecycle-perfect for expanding your skillset regardless of your career stage
- Build cutting-edge platform software for embedded avionics systems, including device drivers, middleware, and applications that power next-generation aerospace technology
- Partner closely with hardware and systems engineers to shape software requirements and create seamless integration across multiple hardware platforms
- Contribute your voice to architecture and design discussions that influence the future of embedded systems
- Drive innovation through performance optimization and implementation of scalable, portable software solutions
- Ensure highest quality by conducting comprehensive testing, debugging, and performance analysis across various hardware environments
- Create lasting impact by developing clear, comprehensive documentation including requirements, design specifications, and API references that benefit the entire team
- Act as a mentor through collaborative code reviews and constructive feedback that elevates everyone's capabilities
- Harness collaborative skills as you integrate avionics platform software into a varied portfolio of groundbreaking products
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in embedded software development
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Deep understanding of real-time systems, multitasking, and synchronization in embedded environments
- Experience with device drivers, hardware abstraction, and low-level interfaces
- Knowledge of multiple hardware architectures (ARM, x86) and RTOS/Linux embedded environments
- Experience with CI/CD environments and tools such as Gitlab, Jira, Confluence
- Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative teamwork experience
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN) and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT)
- Experience in safety-critical software development within aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
Benefits
- 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%
- 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 designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results
