Embedded Software Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN

. Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft, including hardware interface layers .

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $123,714 - $173,199 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JenkinsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ 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 (preferred)
Familiarity with software verification for mission and safety critical standards (DO178, NPR 7150.2, SMC-S-012) (preferred)
Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, and configuration management tools such as Git, Jenkins, or equivalent (preferred).

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.
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentC++ programmingPython developmentsoftware unit testsintegration testshardware-in-the-loop testingdebuggingtroubleshootingsoftware verificationDevOps practices

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailtechnical communicationquality assurance