Sr HLS Software Verification Engineer – Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Education support program

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a software-focused engineer to shape verification across lunar programs. You will partner with systems engineers, developers, and program managers to create verification plans and drive test cases for critical software used in spaceflight.

The role demands leadership across disciplines, deep understanding of safety-critical software, and experience with fault management and spacecraft operations. This is a U.S. citizen/visa-eligible role based in Colorado.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8 years professional experience minimum.
• Experience developing test cases, procedures, and scripts for software verification.
• 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 and maintain positive and professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Define software verification and test plans with systems engineers, developers, and program managers.
• Lead team members on software verification best practices.
• Collaborate with the Verification RE to set direction and goals for verification events and test cases.
• Manage hardware–software integration problems across vehicle and mission design teams.
• Deeply understand safety-critical software development processes to ensure safe missions.

Skills

Software verification

Test planning

Cross-functional leadership

Systems collaboration

Spacecraft design experience

Education

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

Tools

C/C++

Python

JavaScript

Job description

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 part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work with other software development engineers and other discipline teams to define the systems and software across our Lunar programs. The systems and software will directly have an impact on the missions planned. Software is the heart of space vehicle development so your ability to collaborate with other discipline teams effectively will be an important aspect of this role. You will also have long term vision and strategy for the products to truly sustain lunar missions.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Work with systems engineers, developers, and program managers to define software verification and test plans.* Lead team members on software verification best practices.* Work with the Verification RE to help set direction and goals for the team regarding the development verification events, and test cases.* Manage hardware-software integration problems and work across vehicle and mission design teams.* Deeply understand the safety-critical software development process and ensure that software behavior is properly captured to ensure a safe mission.**Minimum Qualifications:*** B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.* 8 years professional experience minimum.* Experience developing test cases, procedures, and scripts for software verification.* 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 and maintain positive and professional relationships* 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.**Desired Qualifications:*** Experience reviewing software architecture, design, and code.* Experience with data budgets, command and telemetry definitions, and ground system integration.* Experience with System Safety Assessments and reviewing safety artifacts.* Experience with Agile methodologies Aerospace Industry experience with safety critical software and/or tools qualification activities* Experience with NPR 7150.2D* Experience with compiled languages, C/C++* Experience with scripting languages, Python/JavaScript### Base Pay Range for:CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55**Other site ranges may differ** **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 for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.* Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical **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 for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)* 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.