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Blue Origin · 3 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-16
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HLS Software Systems Engineer II: Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin is building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface via Blue Moon landers. You will work with a diverse team of software and systems engineers to define the software architecture and verification strategy across our lunar programs.

Your software systems work will directly impact mission success and enable safe human spaceflight to the Moon.

What you will do

  • Develop test cases and scripts against software requirements
  • Write and maintain software requirements, verification plans, and test cases for your assigned scope
  • Participate in fault management discussions and contribute FMEA-driven requirements for assigned subsystems
  • Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test setup, execution, and procedure authoring
  • Work directly with flight software, systems, and test engineers to develop software verification test plans
  • Develop tool, test, and verification software as needed

What you need

  • B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2 to 5 years of professional experience
  • Proficiency in C/C++ or Python scripting
  • Demonstrated experience developing software requirements and test cases
  • Hands-on experience with state machine definition, controls theory, or MATLAB Simulink (Stateflow exposure preferred)
  • Experience working on a cross-functional engineering team
  • 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

  • Direct experience building state machine logic for actuator management, initialization sequences, or fault response
  • Experience with HIL/SIL test tools
  • Exposure to safety-critical standards (ISO 26262, DO-178C, ARP-4754A, NPR 7150.2D)

Compensation

Base pay range depends on location:

  • Colorado applicants: $123,714.00 to $173,199.60
  • Washington applicants: $134,961.00 to $188,945.40
  • 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 (20+ hours per week)
  • Up to four weeks paid time off annually and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Potential bonuses based on role type and job level

Requirements

A standard background check is required for all positions. Additional screening may apply depending on role requirements. Blue Origin hires and promotes on the basis of qualifications, performance, and abilities.