Sr. Software Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 155,713 - 217,997; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Education Support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to define and drive avionics software across lunar programs. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams to establish requirements, verification, and testing for safety-critical software used in space vehicles.

The role emphasizes mentoring, architecture review, and cross-functional leadership to ensure robust, verifiable software for reusable space systems and mission success.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8 years professional experience minimum.
• Experience developing software requirements, verification plans, and test cases.
• Experience reviewing software architecture, design, and code.
• Experience working across systems and software disciplines, leading cross functional groups.
• Experience in spacecraft design and operations.
• Experience with safety critical software and software certification per NPR 7150.2D, DO-178, or related standard.

Responsibilities

• Work with systems engineers, hardware responsible engineers, developers, and program managers to define software requirements for avionics components.
• Train, guide, and mentor team members on software systems engineering best practices.
• Set direction and goals for the team regarding the development of requirements, 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.

Skills

C/C++

MBSE

Agile methodologies

System Safety

NPR 7150.2D/DO-178

Fault management

Spacecraft engineering

Education

B.S. or higher in computer science/engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

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 developing 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 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.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin\'s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Role context

As part of a hardworking team of talented engineers, you will work with other software development engineers, hardware responsible engineers, systems engineers, and other discipline teams to define the embedded software applications supporting avionics components used across our Lunar programs. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with systems engineers, hardware responsible engineers, developers, and program managers to define software requirements for avionics components.
• Train, guide, and mentor team members on software systems engineering best practices.
• Set direction and goals for the team regarding the development of requirements, 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 in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8 years professional experience minimum.
• Experience developing software requirements, verification plans, and test cases.
• Experience reviewing software architecture, design, and code.
• Experience working across systems and software disciplines, leading cross functional groups.
• Experience in spacecraft design and operations.
• Experience with safety critical software and software certification per NPR 7150.2D, DO-178, or related standard.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with data budgets, command and telemetry definitions, and ground system integration.
• Experience with System Safety Assessments and reviewing safety artifacts.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with compiled languages, C/C++.
• Experience with scripting languages, Python/JavaScript.

Compensation

Base Pay Range for CO applicants is $155,713.00 - $217,997.85. WA applicants is $169,347.00 - $237,085.80. Other site ranges may differ.

Culture and Equal Opportunity

Don\'t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and terms of employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other status. See Know Your Rights.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Blue\'s Standard Background Check is required for all positions.
• For certain profiles: DBIDS background check if the role requires access to a military installation.
• For certain job profiles: Drivers of CMVs may be subject to additional FMCSA requirements including medical certification, road tests, etc.
• Merchant Mariner Credential may be required for certain roles, including pre-employment and random drug testing and DOT physical.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support.
• Stock options for regular employees (at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off up to four weeks per year plus holidays.
• Role-based benefits and bonuses as determined by the company; details with recruiter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. See Know Your Rights here.