Embedded Software Engineer IV

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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 diverse 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.

Honeybee Robotics is on the lookout for a hardworking Embedded Software Engineer IV to join our team with varied strengths. In this phenomenal opportunity, you will develop and maintain brand new robotic control and measurement software for both PCs and embedded systems. Lead and participate in testing and validation to ensure excellent systems, lead software deployments, and provide direct customer support on-site and remotely.

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 diverse group of scientists, engineering managers, and product and program management teams to bring exciting new products from concept to production.

In addition, you will support multi-functional teams across various industries, including space, defense, medical, and manufacturing, and you'll build clear and effective requirements and specification documents. Join us at Honeybee Robotics, where your ideas and expertise will help craft the future of robotics. Be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Apply now and let's build something outstanding together!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead efforts in testing and validation of robotics software and control systems.
• 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, medical, manufacturing, and other industries.
• Write requirements and specification documents.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• More than 5 years of hands-on experience in software development for PC or embedded platforms.
• Proficient in developing applications using C/C++.
• Proficient in applying testing frameworks and conducting unit tests.
• Adept with Git version control system.
• Familiar with reading circuit schematics and performing basic debugging tasks.
• Proven experience crafting reliable software architectures for critical systems.
• Proficiency in building maintainable and versatile multithreaded and multi-process applications.
• Understanding of digital communication protocols (Ethernet, USB, asynchronous serial, CAN, SPI, I2C).
• Background in space flight avionics or ground systems software, particularly related to planetary exploration.
• Familiarity with automated testing methodologies and continuous integration practices.
• Experience with navigation visualization tools.
• Experienced in working with diverse sensors and camera systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in using ROS for robotic movement and path planning.
• Knowledgeable with the ROS2 Control framework.
• Skilled in Python scripting.
• Proficient in crafting graphical user interfaces, preferably with Qt.
• Capable of writing software for controlling BLDC motors.
• Background in developing software for vehicles.

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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