POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-5D458 · FY26.Q2

HLS Sr. Software Systems Engineer – Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin
[ COMPANY ]
[ LOCATION ]
[ POSTED ]
[ REQ ID ]
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$181,626 – $276,540USD
MIDPOINT
$229,083
SPREAD
$94,914
LEVEL
SENIOR
TECHNICAL STACK · 1 TAGS
§ 01OVERVIEW

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.

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.  

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work with other softwaredevelopmentengineers and other discipline teams todefine thesystems and software across our Lunar programs.Thesystems and softwarewill 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! 

§ 02RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  • Work withsystems engineers,developers,and program managers todefine system autonomy behaviors and software requirements. 

  • Train, guide, and mentor team members onsoftware systems engineeringbest practices.

  • Set direction and goals for the team regardingthedevelopment 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 andensure that software behavior is properly captured to ensure a safe mission. 

§ 03MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • B.S. or higher degree in computerscience, computerengineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.

  • 8years professional experience minimum.

  • Experienceindevelopingsoftware requirements, verification plans, and test cases.

  • Experienceworking across systems and software disciplines, leading cross functional groups. 

  • Experience inspacecraft design and operations.

  • Experience with fault management design. 

  • Experience reviewing software architecture, design, and code. 

  • Experiencewith data budgets, command and telemetry definitions, and ground system integration. 

  • Ability to earn trust, 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. 

§ 04DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience withSystem Safety Assessments and reviewing safety artifacts. 

  • Experience withModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

  • 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

§ 05SECTION

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35 WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55
§ 06OTHER SITE RANGES MAY DIFFER
§ 07CULTURE 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.

§ 08REQUIREMENTS

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with System Safety Assessments and reviewing safety artifacts.
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • 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

Compensation Range for

CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35 WA 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.

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