Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Develop Board Support Package software for new hardware, including drivers .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $144,179 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong embedded software design and development capabilities, particularly in C/C++/Rust, along with expertise in debugging and hardware/software integration. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and conducting thorough design reviews to ensure high-quality software solutions.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentC/C++/Rust ProgrammingCross-Hardware/Software DebuggingLinux ScriptingComputer Architecture Expertise

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DesignC/C++/Rust ProgrammingDebugging with GDBLogic AnalyzersProtocol AnalyzersVersion Control with GitHardware InitializationBenchmark AnalysisFault-Tolerance StrategiesI2C/SPI/UART/TCP/IP/UDP Interfaces

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Linux Development KitsJTAG DebuggersWiresharkXSDBGRMON

Industry Keywords

AvionicsSpaceflight HardwareSoC DevicesEmbedded SystemsComputer Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyLinuxRustTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Board Support Package software for new hardware, including drivers
Program at bare-metal or OS level for hardware initialization, control, embedded data processing, and networking/communication
Debug avionics spaceflight hardware using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers
Participate in design concepts and reviews, focusing on hardware/software partitioning
Perform benchmark analysis and deploy benchmarking code to characterize hardware performance
Bring up and use hardware accelerators in modern SoC devices
Perform scripting and Linux development with development kits and sensor modules
Define and implement embedded software for I2C, SPI, UART, TCP/IP, UDP, GMSL, SpaceWire, CameraLink, Aurora, AXI, AMBA, and related interfaces
Develop boot and software-based fault-tolerance strategies
Publish internal documents and memos
Participate in design reviews and review and generate requirements
Collaborate with avionics hardware engineers and cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams across multiple embedded software efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
7+ years of experience in the relevant fields
Strong embedded software design and development skills in C/C++/Rust
Linux or similar scripting experience
Strong cross-hardware/software debugging skills using GDB, XSDB, GRMON, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, Wireshark, and similar tools
Experience single-stepping through code, examining Assembly, probing memory, and driving I/O
Strong background in computer architecture, including memory buses, cache, DMA, and CPU execution pipelines
Experience with version control systems, especially Git
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee
Successful completion of Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results