Avionics Software Engineer II – Engines

BLUE ORIGIN

Software Engineer II developing avionics software for Blue Origin rocket engines. Collaborating on software development lifecycle and delivering embedded software for human capability.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $134,961 - $188,945 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the development and verification of avionics software components on Blue Origin rocket engines.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate deeply in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
Build and test real-time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human capable spacecraft.
Develop verifiable requirements, define software architecture and design, develop code, unit test and integrate software.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
2+ years of hands-on experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems, including C/C++, Python, and experience with Git and Gitlab.
Proficiency in debugging techniques at the software/hardware boundary, designing APIs and interfaces, and familiarity with serial communications and networking protocols (TCP/IP).
Experience in developing tools and utilities, working in Agile methodologies, and interfacing with sensors and actuators.
Strong multitasking ability and commitment to problem-solving, with the aptitude to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.
Eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results

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Hard Skills & Tools

C/C++Pythonreal-time embedded systemsdebugging techniquesAPI designserial communicationsnetworking protocolsAgile methodologiesunit testingsoftware integration

Soft Skills

multitaskingproblem-solvingtrust buildingrelationship managementinclusion