Senior Embedded Software Architect

BLUE ORIGIN

. Lead the architectural design and development of embedded software systems for flight and payload applications, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety .

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $197,529 - $276,539 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyLinuxRTOSSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architectural design and development of embedded software systems for flight and payload applications, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety
Define and implement software architecture for high throughput packet switching systems, incorporating IP TCP/UDP protocols and advanced routing capabilities
Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop and optimize FPGA-based solutions for critical flight systems
Design and implement robust fault management systems to ensure mission success in the challenging space environment
Establish technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines for embedded software development across projects
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineering teams, fostering innovation and excellence
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements and enhance system capabilities
Lead design reviews and technical assessments to ensure software solutions meet performance, reliability, and security requirements
Develop and maintain software architecture documentation, including interface specifications and design patterns
Collaborate with systems engineers to translate mission requirements into software architecture specifications
Participate in failure analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance system robustness
Contribute to research and development efforts to advance Blue Origin's embedded software capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 5 years in architectural roles
Demonstrated experience with flight software or payload systems in aerospace applications
Strong knowledge of network protocols including IP, TCP/UDP, and routing technologies
Experience with FPGA integration and hardware/software co-design
Proficiency in embedded programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly language
Experience designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems with comprehensive error detection and recovery mechanisms
Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux environments
Experience with software development for resource-constrained environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's 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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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentsoftware architectureFPGA integrationfault management systemsnetwork protocolsIPTCPUDPCC++

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcollaborationinnovationexcellencedesign reviewstechnical assessmentsfailure analysisproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering