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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer III - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,931.0 - $211,303.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Network Protocols, Software Maintenance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Serial Communications, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, UML, Git, Information Technology, Bare Metal, DO-178B, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/job/Greater-Seattle-Area/Embedded-Software-Engineer-III_R69112 ## About the Role * B.S. degree or higher in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field * 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems, including bare metal, RTOS, or Linux kernel experience (preferably some experience in requirements based, safety-critical, fault-tolerant systems) * Experience writing software requirements. * Experience with C/C++ and Python * Experience with Device Drivers * Experience with the SDLC * Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary * Experience with serial communications and networking protocols (TCP/IP) * Familiarity interfacing with sensors and actuators * Experience designing robust APIs and interfaces. * Familiarity with git, JIRA, Confluence * Familiarity with Agile methodologies * Ability to learn fast, multitask and drive tasks to completion. * Ability to present technical concepts to peers and leadership. * Must have can do attitude and be problem solver., * Experience with embedded avionics software or engine controller software for air-breathing or rocket engines are pluses. Also, experience in design, development, and testing of safety-critical software systems in compliance with DO-178C or equivalent. * Ability to generate innovative reusable solutions. * Experience with UML or similar ## Description As an Aerospace Software Apps Engineer III, you will have hands on development responsibility to build and test real-time embedded software that controls rocket engines for human capable spacecraft. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate deeply in all aspects of software development lifecycle (including developing verifiable requirements, creating/documenting/implementing software architectures and designs, write planning specifications, systems integration, test development and execution, issue resolution and software maintenance)., Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 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