Embedded Systems Engineer III - Digital Beamforming Systems - TeraWave

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Algorithms, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CDL Driver's License, Calibration, Communication Systems, Communications Architecture, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Control Systems, Debugging Tools, Device Drivers, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Disability Accommodations, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, FPGA, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Git, Hardware Administration, Hardware Debugging, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hardware-Software Integration, Hazardous Materials/Substances, I2C, Input/Output, Integration Testing, Legal, Logic Analyzer, Material Moving, Medical Records, Memory Hardware, Memory Management, Military, Onboarding, Oscilloscope, PCI Express (PCI-E), Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Radio Frequency, Realtime Operating System, Regulations, Road Tests, Signal Processing Algorithms, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Debugging, Software Development, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), State Laws and Regulations, System Architecture, System Validation, Systems Engineering, Telemetry, Test Harness, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), VxWorks

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Application close date:
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. 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!

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As a 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

procurement.

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 VxWorks, 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 Range for:
CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45
WA applicants is $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

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

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

Required for Certain Job Profiles: 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.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

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 accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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