Lunar Ground Software Engineer II

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Ground Software Engineer for the Lunar Permanence program in Denver, CO. You will build, test, and deploy mission operations software enabling Earth-based operators to manage lunar missions.

Collaboration with space vehicle and ground subsystems teams is essential, with a focus on safety-critical systems and mission success. The role requires a strong software background (Python/Rust), Linux familiarity, and a passion for spaceflight.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in software or engineering field.
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Proven development in Python and/or Rust.
• Willingness to work with frontend developers and React-based frameworks.
• Experience in full lifecycle software engineering (design, implement, verify, integrate, release).
• Skills in build automation, CI, configuration management, verification, and deployment.
• Experience designing scalable software architectures.
• Familiarity with Linux and basic Unix admin tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Passion for spaceflight and exploration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, verify and deploy mission operations and safety-critical software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and designs.
• Develop rapid prototypes to prove concepts and assess risks.
• Plan and lead system verification and qualification to meet requirements and safety standards.
• Produce documentation for architecture, verification plans, user manuals, and training materials.
• Adhere to software development processes meeting standards for safety and reliability.
• Support frequent update cycles for pre-flight testing and training events.
• Maintain and improve ground data systems during operation training and flight.
• Integrate software components, build and run unit and system tests, and release code.

Skills

Python

Rust

React

Linux

CI/CD

Software architecture

Verification

Deployment

Education

BS in Software or Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Ground Software Engineer for the Lunar Permanence program in Denver, CO. You will build, test, and deploy mission operations software enabling Earth-based operators to manage lunar missions.

Collaboration with space vehicle and ground subsystems teams is essential, with a focus on safety-critical systems and mission success. The role requires a strong software background (Python/Rust), Linux familiarity, and a passion for spaceflight.