Flight Software Engineer III

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As a Flight Software Engineer III, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and deploying embedded flight software for spacecraft systems supporting a broad mission portfolio — from commercial and civil space to national security. Working alongside a talented, mission-driven team of engineers, you will contribute directly to software that commands, controls, and safeguards some of the most capable spacecraft ever built. Your work will ensure that our vehicles and spacecraft operate safely, reliably, and with the performance our customers and missions demand.

We are looking for an engineer with solid embedded software experience and a passion for spaceflight — someone who is comfortable taking challenging problems from design through delivery and contributing to a strong team culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-consequence environment and want your code to fly in space, this is the role for you.

• Relocation: Relocation assistance will be provided for qualified candidates.
• Travel: Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Design, develop, integrate, and test real-time embedded flight software in C/C++ for spacecraft avionics
• Lead translation of system and software requirements into robust, flight-quality code in partnership with systems, avionics, GN&C, and test engineers
• Drive work across all phases of the software development lifecycle — from requirements and architecture through implementation, code review, verification, and deployment
• Develop and execute software verification and validation plans, including unit, integration, and automated regression tests
• Debug and resolve software and hardware/software integration issues in Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments
• Lead design, code, and peer reviews
• Uphold and evolve coding standards
• Investigate software anomalies and lead root cause analysis
• Ensure software deliverables comply with applicable safety, quality, and mission assurance standards
• Support launch operations and mission readiness reviews
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and infrastructure
• Mentor and peer-coach junior engineers, helping grow the next generation of flight software talent

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming in resource-constrained embedded environments
• Working knowledge of real-time operating systems
• Working knowledge of software verification, testing, and debugging techniques for embedded systems
• Understanding of embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, or TCP/IP

• Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Experience developing flight software for spacecraft, satellites, or other safety-critical aerospace systems
• Experience with Python for test automation, scripting, or tooling

At Blue Origin, we are building a road to space so that the next generation can build the future. Joining the In-Space Systems team means working on the infrastructure that will enable a thriving on-orbit economy and unlock new possibilities for science, exploration, and commerce. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most talented engineers in the industry, see your code fly, and help define what’s possible in spaceflight.

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