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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03
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HLS Software Systems Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

You will work within the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander product lines. Your role is to define systems and software across lunar programs in partnership with hardworking teams of diverse engineers, software developers, and other discipline teams. Software is the heart of space vehicle development, and your collaboration with other teams will be critical. You will set 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.
  • 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 and 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

Base Pay Range: CO applicants $150,931.00 - $211,303.05; WA 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 (20+ hours/week).
  • Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Eligibility for bonuses based on role type and job level at company discretion.

Employment Requirements

Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions. Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check required if role requires access to military installations. You must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.