Freelance Embedded System Software Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

Blue Origins Engines business unit is seeking a Software Engineer to build and deploy tools that improve program execution across aerospace, manufacturing, and mission operations.The role involves full‑cycle delivery, from design and architecture to deployment and maintenance, driving best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software using modern languages.
• Implement and manage APIs, ensuring flawless integration and efficient performance across systems.
• Deploy applications and services on AWS, using cloud‑native architectures for high availability and fault tolerance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and refine system requirements and technical specifications.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Be responsible for the entire application lifecycle, from initial design to deployment, optimization, and maintenance.
• Engage in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and cultivate a culture of shared learning.
• Diagnose and resolve issues within existing software, tackling intricate technical challenges that emerge.
• Stay informed with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and adopting them as appropriate to meet business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of software development experience, with a consistent track record in Python and TypeScript.
• Knowledge of React front‑end framework.
• Experience with AWS cloud services, and infrastructure as code (IaC) frameworks.
• Experience in developing, deploying, and integrating APIs within a microservices architecture.
• Experience maintaining DevOps cultures and setting up new continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience building, shipping, and maintaining production applications.

• AWS certifications or relevant cloud technology certifications.
• Experience building GenAI solutions utilizing prompt engineering, retrieval‑augmented generation, and fine tuning.
• Experience with serverless computing and event‑driven architectures.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker or equivalent experience) and orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with automation test frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Manufacturing and/or Aerospace experience.

• 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.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid time off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.

Base pay range for Washington applicants: $164,652.00 – $230,512.80. Other state ranges may differ.

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