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!  This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. Blue Origin’s Lunar RF Systems group is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Verification & Test Engineer to support communications components for our lunar vehicles. In this role you will work with a hard-working team of RF hardware, antenna, DSP, and FPGA engineers. Our products use FPGAs, microcontrollers, and advanced system-on-chip devices to configure and control RF hardware, perform signal preprocessing, manage communications interfaces, and monitor system health. In this role, you will define and execute the verification strategy for embedded software operating on flight RF hardware, from early development through qualification, acceptance, vehicle integration, and flight support. You will combine requirements-based verification, test automation, hands-on laboratory debugging, and cross-functional technical leadership to help deliver reliable systems for safe human spaceflight. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: Develop and maintain software verification strategies, test plans, procedures, and requirements traceability matrix for spaceflight RF components. Derive electrical test requirements from system specifications, ICD’s, schematics, and safety requirements. Review system, software, interface, and safety requirements for clarity, completeness, and testability. Develop automated test frameworks, scripts, test firmware, equipment-control software, and data-analysis tools. Perform software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, bench-level, and integrated RF testing. Verify functional, performance, timing, interface, startup, fault-management, and recovery requirements. Establish objective pass/fail criteria and maintain configuration-controlled test procedures, software, equipment configurations, and results. Debug embedded systems using laboratory equipment and software-debug tools. Lead anomaly investigations across software, FPGA logic, digital hardware, and RF hardware; drive corrective actions through closure. Participate in requirements, design, test-readiness, qualification, and acceptance reviews. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field. 8+ years of relevant experience in embedded software in embedded software verification, integration, test, or development. Experience converting requirements into traceable test cases, procedures, and objective pass/fail criteria. Strong embedded C or C++ development and debugging skills. Proficiency with Python or similar languages for test automation, equipment control, and data analysis. Experience testing embedded software on microcontroller, FPGA, or SoC based hardware. Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic or protocol analyzers, power supplies, multimeters, and signal generators. Experience debugging across hardware and software using tools such as GDB, JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and Wireshark. Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis and clearly document test results and anomalies. Experience with Git or another modern version-control system and CI/CD pipelines. Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Possessing a Master of Science in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field Experience developing or verifying flight software, spacecraft avionics, RF communications systems, or other safety-critical embedded systems. Experience applying formal software assurance and configuration-management practices, including DO-178C or comparable aerospace standards. Experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators/analyzers, power meters, and attenuators. Experience with automated regression frameworks and continuous integration. Experience with fault injection, robustness testing, performance characterization, and off-nominal testing. Familiarity with embedded interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, SpaceWire, Aurora, AXI, or AMBA. Familiarity with FPGA development or debug using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog. Experience with qualification, acceptance, environmental, or EMI/EMC test campaigns. Experience with Design for Testability Experience with technical leadership and mentoring. Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55 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, 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. 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 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 at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. U.S. Applicant Privacy Notice EU Applicant Privacy Notice

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