Embedded Software Engineer III

About Blueorigin

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!

Job Summary

Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. We aim to “Mine the Sky” through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Honeybee Robotics is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer III to join our team. In this role, you will develop embedded software for a remotely controlled rover. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in coding, testing and validation of motor control software
• Manage software field deployments and provide support on-site and remotely to customers
• Derive and own software system requirements and schedules
• Evaluate and identify improvements to system design with a specific focus on robust autonomy
• Collaborate with scientists, engineering managers, product management, and program management to drive new product development programs from concept to production
• Provide hands-on support to multi-functional product development teams servicing markets, including space, defense, manufacturing, and other industries
• Write requirements and specification documents

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development for PC or embedded platforms
• Proficient in developing bare metal applications using C/C++
• Proficient in applying testing frameworks and conducting unit tests
• Experience writing motor controller software (strong preference for BLDC motor experience)
• Experience using a field oriented control system
• Experience crafting autonomous safety critical fault recovery code
• Proven experience crafting reliable software architectures for critical systems