Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

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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. Were 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 Blue Origin Engines business unit where our focus is the design development manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial civil national security and human spaceflight.

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop test and maintain software for embedded control platforms used in power conversion and power electronics systems. This role focuses on firmware and low-level software for microcontrollers DSPs and FPGAs with close interaction between software control algorithms sensors ADCs gate drivers and power hardware. The ideal candidate is a hands-on embedded software engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware. They can write reliable real-time code for microcontrollers DSPs and FPGA-based platforms understand how software interacts with sensors ADCs PWM gate drivers and protection circuits and are comfortable debugging systems in the lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers DSPs and FPGA-based control platforms.
• Implement low-level drivers control interfaces communication protocols and real-time software for power electronics systems.
• Interface with ADCs voltage sensors current sensors temperature sensors PWM modules timers gate drivers and protection circuits.
• Implement software for sensor acquisition scaling filtering calibration diagnostics and fault handling.
• Support real-time control execution for power converters inverters motor drives and related power electronics applications.
• Develop and debug communication interfaces such as CAN SPI I2C UART Ethernet and other embedded protocols.
• Work closely with hardware controls and power electronics engineers during board bring-up integration and validation.
• Debug embedded software issues related to timing interrupts ADC readings PWM synchronization communications and fault responses.
• Perform software testing hardware-in-the-loop testing lab validation and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded software or firmware for microcontrollers DSPs or FPGA-based systems.
• Strong programming experience in C/C for real-time embedded systems.
• Understanding of ADCs PWM generation timers interrupts communication peripherals and low-level hardware interfaces.
• Experience working with voltage current and temperature sensor data in embedded systems.
• Knowledge of real-time software design debugging and hardware/software integration.
• Ability to read schematics and work closely with hardware engineers during board bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience using embedded development tools debuggers oscilloscopes logic analyzers and lab equipment.
• BS Engineering (computer engineering electrical engineering mechatronics or similar) and 7 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power electronics power converters inverters motor drives battery systems or renewable energy systems.
• Experience with DSP platforms FPGA logic integration VHDL/Verilog or FPGA-based control systems.
• Familiarity with control algorithms for power electronics or motor control.
• Experience with fault detection protection logic diagnostics and safety-critical embedded systems.
• Knowledge of bootloaders RTOS device drivers memory management and embedded software architecture.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing automated testing or production software validation.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $197529.00 - $276539.55

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

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Benefits

• Benefits include: 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% and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC