Embedded Software Engineer III - New Glenn Avionics

About the role

Blue Origin is developing New Glenn, a reusable heavy‑lift orbital launch vehicle designed for human spaceflight. As a member of the New Glenn Avionics Software organization, you will develop flight software and tools for vehicle avionics and ground systems, contributing to safety‑critical real‑time embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight software and supporting tools for New Glenn’s avionics and ground systems.
• Participate in requirements definition, design, implementation, integration, and testing of software components.
• Work on safety‑critical, real‑time embedded software across the vehicle’s lifecycle.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to ensure software meets mission safety and performance goals.
• Contribute to the creation of software that enables New Glenn to carry people and payloads to low‑Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar space, and beyond.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience writing software in C, C++, and Python.
• 2+ years of experience in embedded software, kernel development, BSPs, or other systems‑software components.
• Solid understanding of operating‑system and network‑protocol fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems.
• Experience developing safety‑critical software in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries.
• Experience building software that interfaces directly with hardware components and programmable logic.

Pay

Base pay ranges are:

• Colorado applicants: $150,931 – $211,303
• Washington applicants: $164,652 – $230,513
• Other approved Blue Origin sites: ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for regular employees working ≥20 hours/week
• Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year (based on scheduled hours) plus up to 14 company‑paid holidays
• Potential bonuses and additional benefits based on role type, job level, and individual contributions (subject to change)

Culture Statement

Blue Origin encourages candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every listed qualification. Passion for the mission and vision is required, and diverse experiences are valued.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or a refugee/asylee lawfully admitted to the United States.