Avionics / Embedded Software Engineer I

About the Role

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics / Embedded Software Engineer I for an Early Career & New Graduate Rotation program, with starts in 2027. This role is an opportunity to directly impact space exploration history.

Two pathways are available:

• Direct Hire: Positions matched to your skillset and business needs.
• New Graduate Rotation Program: A one-year development program with three four-month rotations across various business units, including New Glenn, Blue Engines, Lunar Permanence, Blue National Security, Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering, and Operations.

Primary Locations

• Kent, WA
• Los Angeles, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software applications and their components.
• Participate in requirement analysis, code development, testing, collaboration, documentation, and system integration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build verification plans, frameworks, tools, and tests for safety-critical, real-time, embedded software supporting human-capable spacecraft control and diagnostics for orbital and sub-orbital programs.
• Review and update software requirements and designs for verifiability.
• Write code to verify software for various embedded environments in C, C++, and Python.
• Design adversarial, requirements-based, automated tests.
• Develop tools and infrastructure for efficient build, debugging, and deployment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Software development skills, particularly in C/C++, Python, or C#/Java.
• Problem-solving and debugging skills, particularly in C/C++.
• Experience with formalized verification activities (Test cases, procedures, reports).
• Collaborative interactions with software development teams while maintaining objectivity and independence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS Degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2027.
• Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience demonstrating development of both technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen a culture of inclusion.

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience with build, test, and deployment automation.
• Experience with and understanding of computer networking systems and protocols.
• Experience with distributed applications and safety-critical software development.
• Experience with Qt framework/QML.
• Experience with DevOps and Agile/Scrum.
• Working knowledge of configuration management and source code management systems.

Benefits

• 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.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Background Checks

• Blue’s Standard Background Check is required for all positions.
• Additional checks may be required depending on the job profile (e.g., DBIDS, Commercial Motor Vehicle regulations, Merchant Mariner Credential).

Additional Notes

• Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. Broad academic and industry experiences are valued.
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.