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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal BSP Embedded Software Engineer - Silicon Systems - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $164,652.0 - $230,513.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Domain Controllers, ARM Architecture, Biometrics, Booting (BIOS), UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Emulators, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Hardware Security Module, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Key Management, Open Source Technology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, VxWorks, Computer Networking Systems, Serial Peripheral Interface, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Yocto, Information Technology, Bare Metal, DO-178B, U-Boot, Software Coding - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b62e757b87f5b3d6 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Merchant Mariner Credential license?, Do you have experience in Team leadership?, * B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field * 12+ years of experience in BSP/firmware development for SoCs or custom ASICs * Deep expertise in boot ROM development, multi-stage bootloader design, and chip configuration * Extensive experience with secure boot, cryptographic acceleration, and hardware security modules * Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ * Proven experience with bare metal, RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks), and/or embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot) * Experience with pre-silicon environments: emulation (Palladium, Zebu, Veloce) and FPGA prototyping (Protium, ProFPGA, HAPS) * Strong understanding of ARM/RISC-V processor architectures and SoC subsystems * Track record of leading silicon bring-up from emulation through production silicon * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance Desired Qualifications * M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant field * Experience with space-grade or aerospace embedded systems * Familiarity with radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant processor architectures * Experience with emulation and RTL co-simulation * Knowledge of power management IC (PMIC) integration and system-level power sequencing * Experience with DO-178C or equivalent safety-critical software standardsContributions to open-source bootloader projects (U-Boot, TF-A, coreboot) ## Description At Blue Origin, we are building the future of space networking. Project TeraWave is developing next-generation wireless communication systems to support our vision of millions of people living and working in space. As a Principal BSP Embedded Software Engineer , you will be a technical leader responsible for architecting and delivering board support packages for advanced SoC and ASIC platforms that power our space networking systems. You will drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and work across hardware and software boundaries to deliver flight-quality embedded software. This role is central to enabling our custom silicon to boot, initialize, and operate reliably in the demanding environment of space. We are looking for someone who can apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities * Architect and own the full BSP software stack including boot ROMs, multi-level bootloaders, chip configuration, and platform initialization for custom SoCs/ASICs * Define and drive the security boot architecture including secure boot, chain-of-trust, hardware root-of-trust, and key management strategies * Design and implement power management frameworks including dynamic voltage/frequency scaling, power domain control, and low-power state transitions * Develop debug and trace infrastructure (CoreSight, JTAG, SWD, ETM) to support silicon bring-up and system-level debugging * Lead silicon bring-up activities on emulation platforms (Palladium, Zebu, Veloce), FPGA prototypes (Protium, ProFPGA, HAPS), and first silicon * Define HAL and driver architecture for peripheral interfaces (SPI, UART, I2C, GPIO, DMA) * Collaborate closely with ASIC teams to influence SoC architecture decisions and provide firmware requirements. * Establish coding standards, review processes, and verification strategies for embedded software * Mentor senior and junior engineers; drive technical roadmap decisions * Support pre-silicon validation using emulation and RTL simulation environments, 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 (CDL drivers only), 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 ## Related Videos - [Into the hive of eBPF!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1199-into-the-hive-of-ebpf) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Gentle Introduction to eBPF](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/789-gentle-introduction-to-ebpf) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)