Senior Embedded Software Architect - TeraWave

As a Senior Embedded Software Architect at Blue Origin, you will lead the design and development of sophisticated embedded software systems for flight and payload applications. Your expertise will be crucial in creating robust, high-performance software architectures that enable reliable operation in the challenging space environment. You will provide technical leadership across multiple projects, establishing standards and best practices while mentoring software engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for our space systems.
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
** Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements and enhance system capabilities

Lead design reviews and technical assessments to ensure software solutions meet performance, reliability, and security requirements
** Systems Integration & Documentation
*** Develop and maintain software architecture documentation, including interface specifications and design patterns
* Participate in failure analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance system robustness
* Contribute to research and development efforts to advance Blue Origin's embedded software capabilities
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
* 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 5 years in architectural roles
* Demonstrated experience with flight software or payload systems in aerospace applications
* Strong knowledge of network protocols including IP, TCP/UDP, and routing technologies
* Experience with FPGA integration and hardware/software co-design
* Proficiency in embedded programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly language
* Experience designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems with comprehensive error detection and recovery mechanisms
* Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux environments
* Experience with software development for resource-constrained environments
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
* Experience with spacecraft avionics systems and flight software development
* Knowledge of DO-178B/C software development processes for safety-critical systems
* Experience with high-reliability embedded systems in aerospace, defense, or similar industries
* Familiarity with communication protocols used in space systems (e.g., Space Wire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553)
* Experience with model-based design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
* Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) technologies
* Background in developing systems for space-based applications
* Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers
* Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic solutions to meet program schedules

Collaborate with systems engineers to translate mission requirements into software architecture specifications At Blue Origin, we are driven by our company motto, Gradatim Ferociter, meaning "Step by Step, Ferociously." We believe that humanity's future is in space, and we'reyou'll play a crucial role in designing the software systems that control and manage our spacecraft and payloads, directly contributing to our mission of building a road to space for the benefit of Earth.

committed to developing the technologies that will make that vision a reality. As a Senior Embedded Software Architect, We are building a team of passionate builders. Job descriptions are not perfect checklists. If you are excited about this mission but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
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* 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
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