Blue Origin
Senior Embedded Software Engineer (IV) - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
As part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be a crucial member of our Core Avionics organization and will directly contribute to the successful development of avionics components for our Lunar Vehicles. Our avionics components make up integrated products such as Command & Data Handling (C&DH), Electrical Power Systems (EPS), Cameras, Lidars, Radars, Radios, Network Switches, and similar. 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.
Role 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.
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Blue Origin has multiple locations. Depending on the location chosen for this opportunity, you may be expected to travel up to 20% to support hardware deliveries, meetings, and reviews
Responsibilities
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!
Minimum Qualifications
BS in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
10+ 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)
Ability to work well in a team and independently with minimal direction
Preferred Qualifications
MS in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
12+ 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
Compensation Compensation Range for: California applicants is $177,567.00-$248,593.80; Colorado applicants is $163,272.00-$228,579.75; Washington applicants is $177,567.00-$248,593.80. Other site ranges may differ.
Culture and Diversity Culture Statement: Don\'t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions
DBIDS background check for certain profiles if required to be on a military installation
Driver qualification and related checks may apply for CDL-related roles
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program
Paid Time Off up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
Discretionary bonus awarded for individual contributions and company results
Benefits vary by role type; please confirm with recruiter for specifics
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a qualified workforce. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and provide equal opportunities for hire and advancement regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. We comply with applicable equal opportunity and fair chance laws and encourage applicants to review our rights information.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants seeking information on Blue Origin\'s Affirmative Action Plans or requesting a reasonable accommodation may contact EEOCompliance at the email address above.
Privacy California Applicant Privacy Notice may apply if you are a California resident.
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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
As part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be a crucial member of our Core Avionics organization and will directly contribute to the successful development of avionics components for our Lunar Vehicles. Our avionics components make up integrated products such as Command & Data Handling (C&DH), Electrical Power Systems (EPS), Cameras, Lidars, Radars, Radios, Network Switches, and similar. 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.
Role 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.
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Blue Origin has multiple locations. Depending on the location chosen for this opportunity, you may be expected to travel up to 20% to support hardware deliveries, meetings, and reviews
Responsibilities
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!
Minimum Qualifications
BS in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
10+ 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)
Ability to work well in a team and independently with minimal direction
Preferred Qualifications
MS in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
12+ 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
Compensation Compensation Range for: California applicants is $177,567.00-$248,593.80; Colorado applicants is $163,272.00-$228,579.75; Washington applicants is $177,567.00-$248,593.80. Other site ranges may differ.
Culture and Diversity Culture Statement: Don\'t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions
DBIDS background check for certain profiles if required to be on a military installation
Driver qualification and related checks may apply for CDL-related roles
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program
Paid Time Off up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
Discretionary bonus awarded for individual contributions and company results
Benefits vary by role type; please confirm with recruiter for specifics
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a qualified workforce. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and provide equal opportunities for hire and advancement regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. We comply with applicable equal opportunity and fair chance laws and encourage applicants to review our rights information.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants seeking information on Blue Origin\'s Affirmative Action Plans or requesting a reasonable accommodation may contact EEOCompliance at the email address above.
Privacy California Applicant Privacy Notice may apply if you are a California resident.
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