Avionics Software (Embedded) Engineer - Early Career (Sep 2026)

Join Blue Origin as an Avionics Software (Embedded) Engineer to develop safety-critical software for human-capable spacecraft in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, building, and maintaining software applications and components.
• Engaging in applied software development, requirement analysis, code development, testing, collaboration, documentation, and system integration.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to build verification plans, frameworks, tools, and tests for safety-critical, real-time, embedded software supporting orbital and sub-orbital spacecraft.
• Reviewing and updating software requirements and designs for verifiability.
• Writing code to verify software in embedded environments using C, C++, and Python.
• Designing adversarial, requirements-based, automated tests.
• Developing tools and infrastructure to support efficient build, debugging, and deployment.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a BS Degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field.
• Degree earned within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
• Software development skills in C/C++, Python, or C#/Java.
• Strong 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 demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen a 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 qualifications include:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience with build, test, and deployment automation.
• 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 methodologies.
• Working knowledge of configuration management and source code management systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for CA and WA applicants: $110,623.00 - $154,871.85 (ranges may differ for other sites).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on scheduled hours.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and additional benefits depending on role and job level.

How to Apply

Include your internship, co-curricular, and research experience in your resume. Also, list relevant programming languages used in these settings. If you have not used a tool professionally, include relevant coursework demonstrating preparation for the role. Indicate your preferred location(s) in the application: Kent, WA or Los Angeles, CA.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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