Senior HLS Software Systems Engineer – Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced HLS Software Systems Engineer III for the Lunar Permanence program. This role will influence the safety-critical software for the Blue Moon landers, working with systems engineers, developers, and program managers to specify autonomous behaviors and verifiable requirements across lunar missions.

The position emphasizes leadership in software systems engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to quality, with a clear path toward

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years professional experience minimum.
• Experience in developing software requirements, verification plans, and test cases.
• Experience working across systems and software disciplines, leading cross functional groups.
• Experience in spacecraft design and operations.
• Experience with fault management design.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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

• Define system autonomy behaviors and software requirements with engineers and managers.
• Lead software systems engineering best practices.
• Set direction for requirements, verification events, and test cases.
• Manage hardware-software integration across vehicle and mission design teams.
• Ensure safety-critical software processes and verification for a safe mission.

Skills

Software requirements

Verification plans

Test cases

Cross-functional leadership

Autonomy behaviors

Safety-critical software

Education

B.S. or higher in CS/CE/Aerospace or related field

Tools

C/C++

MBSE

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced HLS Software Systems Engineer III for the Lunar Permanence program. This role will influence the safety-critical software for the Blue Moon landers, working with systems engineers, developers, and program managers to specify autonomous behaviors and verifiable requirements across lunar missions.

The position emphasizes leadership in software systems engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to quality, with a clear path toward