Avionics / Embedded Software Engineer I

About the Role

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are seeking problem solvers to join our team and add new chapters to the history of spaceflight. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Early Career Pathways

Two pathways are offered for full-time employment:

• Direct Hire: Multiple positions available across business units, matched based on skillset, experience, and business needs.
• New Graduate Rotation Program: A one-year development program offering diverse hands-on experience and mentorship through three four-month rotations. Explore fields supporting 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

• Designing, building, and maintaining software applications and their components.
• Involvement in applied software development, requirement analysis, code development, testing, collaboration, documentation, and system integration.
• Collaborating 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.
• Reviewing and updating software requirements and designs for verifiability.
• Writing code to verify software for various embedded environments in C, C++, and Python.
• Designing adversarial, requirements-based, automated tests.
• Developing tools and infrastructure for efficient build, debugging, and deployment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

Desired

• 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 regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Eligibility for additional benefits and bonuses may depend on role type, job level, and company discretion.

Background Check

• Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Additional checks may be required for specific job profiles.