Embedded Software Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN

Embedded Software Engineer II developing and testing flight software for the Blue Ring spacecraft at Blue Origin. Collaborating with engineers to address spaceflight challenges and design innovative solutions.

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