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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Developer - Level 3 - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,814.0 - $182,988.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Software Verification, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88332528/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field * 5+ years of experience in embedded software development * Proficiency inC/C++for embedded systems * Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) * Strong understanding of hardware/software interfaces, includingSPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, and similar protocols * Experience working with FPGA interfaces and register-level hardware integration * Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers * Familiarity with software development lifecycle and version control systems (e.g., Git) * U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency required Additional Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in a relevant field. * Aerospace or safety-critical system development experience. * Experience with communications protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet). * Firmware development for custom hardware platforms. * Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation. * Familiarity with Agile, DevOps and continuous integration practices. ## Description Blue Origin is seeking an experiencedEmbedded Software Developerto join ourAvionics Design team within theCore Systems and Componentsgroup. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing embedded software solutions for our Avionics and Electric Propulsion hardware. You will work in close collaboration withElectrical Circuit and FPGA Designersto deliver robust, high-performance software for cutting-edge aerospace applications., * Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software in C/C++ for high voltage power systems * Collaborate closely with Electrical Circuit and FPGA Designers to ensure seamless hardware/software integration * Drive work across all phases of the software development lifecycle - from requirements and architecture through implementation, code review, verification, and deployment * Develop low-level drivers and firmware for embedded hardware platforms * Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification activities * Contribute to software architecture, design reviews, and documentation * Develop and execute software verification and validation plans, including unit, integration, and automated regression tests * Ensure software development adheres to applicable standards, 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. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical, Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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