Application Details

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About Blue Origin

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!

About the Role

This role is part of Tera Wave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.

As an Embedded Systems Engineer at Blue Origin, you will be instrumental in bringing our next-generation phased array and software-defined radio systems to life. You will be a foundational member of our in-house RF communications team, responsible for the embedded software and firmware that controls and orchestrates our advanced beamforming ASICs and digital communication systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between hardware and high-level control systems, developing the embedded software stack that enables our spacecraft communication systems to operate autonomously and efficiently in the harsh space environment. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical embedded systems from concept through flight qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware for FPGA-based and ASIC-based digital communication systems, including control interfaces, configuration management, and telemetry collection
• Implement real-time control algorithms and state machines for beamforming systems, phased array calibration, and adaptive communication protocols
• Develop device drivers and board support packages (BSPs) for custom RF and digital hardware
• Create and maintain embedded software architecture for spacecraft communication subsystems, ensuring deterministic behavior and fault tolerance
• Interface with DSP engineers to integrate signal processing algorithms into embedded runtime environments
• Implement health monitoring, diagnostics, and telemetry systems for communication hardware
• Collaborate with systems engineers to define and implement command and data handling (C&DH) interfaces
• Conduct software integration testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and system-level validation
• Support hardware bring-up activities and debug complex hardware-software integration issues

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems with constrained resources
• Experience developing firmware for real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as Vx Works, FreeRTOS, or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux and/or bare-metal firmware development
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, and memory-mapped I/O
• Experience with embedded debugging tools, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Understanding of memory management, interrupt handling, and real-time constraints in embedded systems

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in a related field
• Experience with FPGA co-processing and hardware acceleration
• Knowledge of space-grade processors (e.g., RAD750, Leon, ARM Cortex-R/M for space)
• Experience with DO-178C, MISRA-C, or other safety-critical software standards
• Familiarity with digital communication protocols and RF system control
• Experience with version control (Git), continuous integration, and automated testing frameworks
• Previous work on aerospace, satellite, or mission-critical communication systems
• Experience taking a complex RF communications system from concept through to validation and deployment in an aerospace or mission-critical environment

Compensation

CA applicants: $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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 Requirements

• Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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 acc