Embedded Software Engineer III – Avionics

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Embedded Software Engineer developing flight software and tools for New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. Collaborative role focusing on safety-critical real-time embedded software development.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,931 - $211,303 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle
Develop flight software and tools for various spaceflight systems
Share in the team’s impact on all aspects of safety-critical real-time embedded software development
Work on vehicle avionics and ground systems
Be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing of various software components and tools critical for New Glenn’s mission.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related subject area
5+ years of experience writing software in C, C++, and Python
2+ years of experience in embedded software, kernel development, BSPs or other systems software components
Solid understanding of operating systems and network protocols fundamentals
M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field (preferred)
Experience with real-time operating systems (preferred)
Experience with safety-critical software development in aerospace, automotive or other industries (preferred)
Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware components and programmable logic (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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++Pythonembedded softwarekernel developmentBSPsreal-time operating systemssafety-critical software developmentsoftware integrationsoftware testing