Blue Origin · 6 hours ago
Flight Software Engineer - Payload Interfaces - TeraWave
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$198K/yr - $277K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. As a Flight Software Engineer specializing in Payload Software, you will design, develop, and maintain critical software systems that control and manage payloads for space missions, directly impacting their functionality and success.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain flight software applications with a focus on payload systems and interfaces
Create and implement software requirements, architecture, and design for safety-critical, real-time embedded software systems
Develop software for payload control, data handling, and communication systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to integrate payload software with vehicle systems
Participate in software verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with mission requirements
Debug and resolve software issues through rigorous testing and analysis
Support integration and testing of payload systems with launch vehicles and orbital platforms
Develop and maintain documentation for software design, testing, and operation
Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes and tools
Participate in technical reviews and design meetings to ensure software meets mission requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
3+ years of experience in embedded software development for aerospace or similar high-reliability applications
Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development tools
Knowledge of software development lifecycle and configuration management practices
Understanding of communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
Experience with software testing methodologies and tools
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with flight software development for spacecraft or launch vehicles
Knowledge of payload systems and interfaces for space applications
Experience with FPGA programming and hardware/software integration
Familiarity with DO-178B/C software development standards
Experience with model-based development tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
Knowledge of spacecraft command and data handling systems
Experience with Linux-based embedded systems
Understanding of space environment constraints on software design
Experience with Blue Origin systems or similar commercial space platforms
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
2026-02-05
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