Autonomy Software Engineer III - Lunar Space Systems

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 151,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin in Colorado, Denver, seeks an experienced HLS Autonomy Software Systems Engineer III to advance autonomy software for Lunar Permanence programs. You will work with systems engineers, developers, and program managers to define autonomous behaviors and ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight while guiding verification and test strategy across multiple lunar missions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, emphasize safety-critical software processes, and contribute to a long-term vision for

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Define system autonomy behaviors and software requirements with systems engineers, developers, and program managers.
• Lead team members on software systems engineering best practices.
• Set direction for requirements, verification events, and test cases.
• Manage hardware-software integration across vehicle and mission design teams.

Skills

Software systems engineering

Python/JavaScript

C/C++

MBSE

Agile methodologies

System safety

NASA/spacecraft

Education

B.S. or higher in computer science/engineering (aerospace)

Tools

MBSE

Python

Job description

Blue Origin in Colorado, Denver, seeks an experienced HLS Autonomy Software Systems Engineer III to advance autonomy software for Lunar Permanence programs. You will work with systems engineers, developers, and program managers to define autonomous behaviors and ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight while guiding verification and test strategy across multiple lunar missions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, emphasize safety-critical software processes, and contribute to a long-term vision for