Sr. Software Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence
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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.
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, 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 talented engineers, you will work with other softwaredevelopmentengineers, hardware responsible engineers, systems engineers, and other discipline teams todefine theembedded 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.
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!
Work withsystems engineers, hardware responsible engineers, developers,and program managers todefine software requirements for avionics components.
Train, guide, and mentor team members on software systems engineering best 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.
B.S. or higher degree in computerscience, computerengineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
8 years professional experience minimum.
Experienceindevelopingsoftware requirements, verification plans, and test cases.
Experience reviewing software architecture, design, and code.
Experienceworking across systems and software disciplines, leading cross functional groups.
Experience inspacecraft 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.
Experiencewith data budgets, command and telemetry definitions, and ground system integration.
Experience withSystem Safety Assessments and reviewing safety artifacts.
Experience withModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with compiled languages,C/C++
Experience with scripting languages, Python/JavaScript
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $155,713.00 - $217,997.85 WA applicants is $169,347.00 - $237,085.80Don’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.
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
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 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.
- How much does the Sr. Software Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $156K–$237K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Sr. Software Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
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