Lunar Ground Software Engineer II

Blue Origin Personnel, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Ground Software Engineer for the Lunar Permanence program in Washington. You will design, implement and validate mission operations software supporting spaceflight activities, coordinating with space vehicle and ground subsystem teams.

Proficiency in Python or Rust and Linux is required, with front-end integration experience and strong collaboration skills. Applicants should have a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in Software or Engineering related field.
• 2+ years of software development experience.
• Proven software development in Python and/or Rust.
• Willingness to work with frontend developers and React-based frameworks.
• Experience in full lifecycle software engineering, including design, implementation, verification, integration, and release.
• Experience with software build automation, CI, configuration management, verification, and deployment.
• Familiarity with Linux environment and basic Unix administration.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for spaceflight and space exploration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, verify and deploy mission operations software for the Ground System.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and designs.
• Develop rapid prototypes to validate concepts and quantify risks.
• Lead verification, qualification, and release against safety-critical standards.
• Produce documentation for architecture, design, verification plans, and training materials.
• Support frequent update cycles for pre-flight testing and mission validation exercises.
• Integrate software components, build, and run unit- and system-level tests with simulators.

Skills

Python

Rust

Frontend integration

CI/CD

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software or Engineering related field

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Ground Software Engineer for the Lunar Permanence program in Washington. You will design, implement and validate mission operations software supporting spaceflight activities, coordinating with space vehicle and ground subsystem teams.

Proficiency in Python or Rust and Linux is required, with front-end integration experience and strong collaboration skills. Applicants should have a B.S.