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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Avionics / Embedded Software Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts) - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Kent, WA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $110,623.0 - $154,872.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Biometrics, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Qt Modeling Language (QML), Qt (Software), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/job/Greater-Seattle-Area/Avionics---Embedded-Software-Engineer-I---Early-Career--2026-Starts-_R70055 ## About the Role * Minimum of a BS Degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field. * Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026. * 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 that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities. * Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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, and 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. How to prepare: We are solving challenging, new problems and we need people to represent a wide variety of perspectives. Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more. When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings. If you haven't yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles. ## Description * Your projects may include designing, building, and maintaining software applications and their components. * Based upon your placement, your work may involve many aspects of applied software development, requirement analysis, code development, testing, collaboration, documentation and system integration. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build verification plans, frameworks, tools, and tests for safety critical, real-time, embedded software that support control and diagnostics of human capable spacecraft, for both orbital and sub-orbital programs. * Review and update software requirements and designs for verifiability. * Write code to verify software for various embedded environments in C, C++, and Python. * Design adversarial, requirements based, automated tests. * Develop tools and infrastructure to support efficient build, debugging, and deployment., 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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