Lunar HLS Software Engineer II — Spaceflight Systems

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an HLS Software Systems Engineer II within the Lunar Permanence unit to advance spaceflight software across Blue Moon lander programs. The role emphasizes safety, verification, and collaboration with flight software, systems, and test engineers to ensure robust software verification plans and test procedures.

Applicants should bring a BS degree in a relevant field, 2–5 years of experience, and hands-on experience with C/C++ or Python scripting, state machines, and

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years professional experience.
• Experience with C/C++ or Python scripting.
• Demonstrated experience developing software requirements and test cases.
• Hands-on experience with state machine definition, controls theory, or MATLAB Simulink (Stateflow exposure preferred).
• Experience working on a cross-functional engineering team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Develop test cases and scripts against software requirements.
• Independently write and maintain software requirements, verification plans, and test cases for owned scope.
• Participate in fault management discussions and begin contributing to FMEA-driven requirements for assigned subsystems.
• Support HIL/SIL test setup and execution; begin authoring test procedures independently.
• Work directly with flight software, systems, and test engineers to develop software verification test plans.
• Develop tool, test, and verification software as needed.

Skills

C/C++ or Python

Software requirements

State machines

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S. degree or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB Simulink

HIL/SIL test tools

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an HLS Software Systems Engineer II within the Lunar Permanence unit to advance spaceflight software across Blue Moon lander programs. The role emphasizes safety, verification, and collaboration with flight software, systems, and test engineers to ensure robust software verification plans and test procedures.

Applicants should bring a BS degree in a relevant field, 2–5 years of experience, and hands-on experience with C/C++ or Python scripting, state machines, and