Senior Embedded Software Architect - TeraWave
$197k/y-$276k/y
Blue Origina day ago
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Summary
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Architect for their TeraWave project, a satellite communications network, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role involves leading the design and development of embedded software systems for flight and payload applications.
About the Role
As a Senior Embedded Software Architect, you will be responsible for leading the architectural design and development of embedded software systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, establish technical standards, mentor software engineering teams, and contribute to systems integration and documentation.
About You
Required:
- 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.
Preferred:
- 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., SpaceWire, 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.
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 and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Blue Origin
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San Francisco Bay Area