Software Development Engineer II – Avionics

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Develops flight software and tools for New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle. Engage in safety-critical real-time embedded software development on avionics systems.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeAlabama, Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $123,714 - $173,199 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
Engage in all aspects of safety-critical real-time embedded software development
Work on vehicle avionics and ground systems
Responsible for requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing of 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 discipline
2+ years of experience writing software in C, C++, and Python
Solid understanding of embedded software, kernel development, BSPs or other systems software components
Good understanding of operating systems and network protocols fundamentals.
Preferred: M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline
Experience with real-time operating systems
Experience with safety-critical software development in aerospace, automotive or other industries
Solid understanding of software interfaces with hardware components and programmable logic.

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 interfacesprogrammable logic