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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!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies 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. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. 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.

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies 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. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. 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 on the lookout for a hardworking Embedded Software Engineer to join our team with varied strengths. In this phenomenal opportunity, you will develop embedded software for a remotely controlled rover.

As part of our team, you will take ownership of software system requirements and schedules, driving our projects forward. You'll have the opportunity to innovate and identify improvements for crafting robust and autonomous systems. Collaboration is key, as you will work with a group of scientists, engineering managers, and program management teams to bring exciting new products from concept to production.

We are looking for highly technical individuals who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, are passionate about our mission, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead efforts in coding, testing and validation of vehicle control software
• Manage software field deployments and provide support on-site and remotely to customers.
• Work with stakeholders to 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.
• Write requirements and specification documents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• More than 6 years of hands-on experience in software development for PC or embedded platforms.
• Proficient in developing baremetal applications using C/C++.
• Proficient in applying testing frameworks and conducting unit tests.
• Proficient in writing drivers for various types of sensors.
• Basic understanding of electromechanical systems (motors, actuators, controls).
• Experience crafting autonomous safety-critical fault recovery code.
• Proven experience crafting reliable software architectures for critical systems.
• Adept with Git version control system.
• Understanding of digital communication protocols (Ethernet, USB, asynchronous serial, CAN, SPI, I2C).
• Background in spaceflight avionics applications
• Familiarity with automated testing methodologies and continuous integration practices.
• Familiarity reading circuit schematics and performing basic hardware debugging tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of operational control of a remotely controlled mission with large latencies
• Experience with building and working with GDS or other C2 systems
• Familiarity with vision based autonomy and hazard avoidance
• Skilled in Python scripting.
• Background in developing software for vehicles.
• Experienced in working with sensors and camera systems.
• Proficiency in building maintainable and versatile multithreaded and multi-process applications in an RTOS environment.

Base Pay Range for:

CA 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.

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