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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - TeraWave - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,179.0 - $219,522.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Transformation, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Fault Tolerance, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Open Source Technology, Signal Processing, Software Systems, System on a Chip, SystemVerilog, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Data Processing, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Fpga Hardware, Git, Linux Development, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Hardware Infrastructure, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88477948/1 ## About the Role * BS in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field * 7+ years of experience in the field(s) above * Strong embedded software design and development skills in C/C++/Rust with Linux (or similar) scripting experience * Strong debugging skills, using a mix of cross HW/SW techniques and tools (GDB, XSDB, GRMON, Logic Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer, Wireshark, etc.), and experience single stepping through code, looking at Assembly, probing memory, and driving I/O * Strong background in computer architecture, understanding of memory buses, cache, DMA, CPU execution pipelines * Experience with version control systems (Git) Preferred Qualifications: * Enter MS in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field * 10+ years of experience in the field(s) above * Previous experience building space avionics and/or space software systems * Experience with DO-178 and companion documents certification guidelines * Experience with FPGA development (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) * Experience with software for HW-accelerated functions (encryption/decryption blocks, encoder/decoder blocks, image signal processor, GPU, etc.) * Experience with tools and software for data analysis and post processing (Matlab, Python, open-source Linux tool) * Experience with agile development methods * Experience with kernel and driver development * Ability to work well in a team and independently with minimal direction ## Description As part of the Spacecraft Bus Avionics team, you will be a crucial member of our avionics organization and will directly contribute to the successful development of avionics components for our satellite program. Our avionics components make up integrated products such as Command & Data Handling (C&DH), Electrical Power Systems (EPS), Cameras, and similar products. Built with modern Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), microcontrollers, and advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) devices, our integrated avionics products host embedded software that configures, controls, performs preprocessing, and enhances the operation of our hardware components. We are looking for an experienced embedded software engineer that will be responsible for designing, implementing and verifying embedded software for mission-critical spaceflight systems working directly with avionics hardware engineers. This is a software role that is hardware heavy, and the candidate that we are looking for should be comfortable reading hardware datasheets, understanding registers maps, have a keen sense of performance tradeoffs, and must have hands-on lab debugging skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams and often work on multiple embedded software efforts simultaneously. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Developing Board Support Package (BSP) software for new hardware, including driver development * Bare-metal or OS-level programming for hardware initialization, control, embedded data processing, and networking/communication * Hands-on work with avionics spaceflight hardware, including debugging with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers * Participating in design concepts and reviews, with special attention to partitioning between HW and SW implementation * Performing benchmark analysis and deploying benchmarking code to characterize hardware performance * Bring up and utilization of HW-accelerators in modern SoC devices (e.g. encoders, decoders, encryption engines, image signal processing cores, etc.) * Scripting, Linux development, and hands-on work with development kits and sensor modules * Defining and implementing embedded SW for interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, TCP/IP, UDP, GMSL, SpaceWire, CameraLink, Aurora, AXI, AMBA, etc. * Developing boot and SW-based fault-tolerance strategies * Publishing internal documents and memos, participating in design reviews, reviewing and generating requirements * Willingness to learn new skills, languages, debug/development tools * We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!, 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. 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