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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-22
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HLS Autonomy Software Systems Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander product lines. You will work with systems engineers, developers, and program managers to define and deliver software that directly impacts lunar missions.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will collaborate across software development and discipline teams to define systems and software for lunar programs. Software is central to space vehicle development, so your ability to work effectively with other disciplines will be critical. You will shape long-term vision and strategy for products that sustain lunar missions.

Responsibilities

  • Work with systems engineers, developers, and program managers to define system autonomy behaviors and software requirements.
  • Lead 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 degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years professional experience minimum.
  • 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.
  • Experience with scripting languages, Python/JavaScript.
  • 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 reviewing software architecture, design, and code.
  • Experience developing test scripts and verification analysis reports.
  • 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++.

Pay

Base pay range: Colorado applicants $150,931.00-$211,303.05; Washington applicants $164,652.00-$230,512.80. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
  • Education Support Program.
  • Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
  • Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Performance bonuses based on individual contributions and company results (eligibility and amounts not guaranteed).