Software Configuration Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin Personnel, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 165,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Software Configuration Management Engineer in the Lunar Permanence program. You will ensure the integrity, traceability and quality of flight-critical software powering lunar missions, partnering with engineering, quality, and mission assurance teams.

Responsibilities include leading CCBs, managing software baselines, and guiding builds and toolchains. A strong CM background in aerospace, plus Windows and Unix/Linux expertise, is essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS in computer science, software engineering, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years hands-on software configuration management experience.
• Experience with CM in Aerospace/aviation domains.
• Proficiency with version control and change management tools (GitLab, Jira, SVN, ClearCase, Rational Suite).
• Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Embed configuration management practices across the full software lifecycle.
• Lead Software Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and audits.
• Support milestone reviews with CM considerations documented.
• Provide guidance on builds and toolchain best practices.
• Develop and maintain CM processes to support safety and reliability.

Skills

Configuration management

GitLab/Jira

Software build/release

Windows/Unix

Education

BS in Computer Science or related STEM

Tools

GitLab

Jira

SVN

ClearCase

Rational Suite

Jenkins

Windchill/Agile PLM

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As a Software Configuration Management (SCM) Engineer within the Lunar Permanence program, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, traceability, and quality of flight‑critical software that powers humanity's return to the Moon. You will be at the intersection of engineering, quality, and mission assurance helping to establish and maintain the rigorous software baselines that our mission depends on. You will partner with talented engineers across disciplines to implement configuration management best practices that uphold our culture of safety and mission success. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is required!

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner to cross‑functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, software quality assurance, and Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA), embedding configuration management best practices into every phase of program activities
• Manage and control software configurations across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all software baselines from development through delivery
• Lead and facilitate Software Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), configuration audits, and compliance assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective actions to closure
• Actively contribute to program milestone reviews – including design reviews, test reviews, and production readiness reviews – ensuring configuration management considerations are thoroughly addressed and documented
• Provide technical guidance to software development teams on configuration management principles, software builds, and toolchain best practices
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust configuration management processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards (AS9115, DO-178, DO-254) directly supporting the safety and reliability of lunar mission systems

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field
• 5+ years of hands‑on software configuration management experience in a technical environment
• Deep understanding of Software Configuration Management principles, concepts, and implementation within Aerospace or Aviation domains
• Demonstrated proficiency with version control systems and change management/agile planning tools such as GitLab, Jira, SVN, ClearCase or Rational Suite, Jenkins etc.
• Strong working knowledge of software configuration management technologies and software build and release management, including IT infrastructure, development/scripting,
• Proficiency with both Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across organizational boundaries
• Hands‑on experience with PLM tools such as Windchill, Agile PLM, Teamcenter etc.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages: Python, Shell, Perl, Ruby, Batch, or YAML
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, Gitlow workflows, and DevOps and Agile methodologies
• Background in database administration and SWCM tool administration

Base Pay Range

• CO applicants is $150,931.00 - $211,303.05
• WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required

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Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Stock Options

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here. Affineative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s ...

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