Software Configuration Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

At Blue Origin, 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 as part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. In this role, you will help ensure the integrity, traceability, and quality of flight‑critical software that powers humanity’s return to the Moon.

• Serve as a trusted partner to cross‑functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, software quality assurance, and Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA), embedding configuration management best practices into every phase of program activities.
• Manage and control software configurations across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all software baselines from development through delivery.
• Lead and facilitate Software Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), configuration audits, and compliance assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Actively contribute to program milestone reviews – including design reviews, test reviews, and production readiness reviews – ensuring configuration management considerations are thoroughly addressed and documented.
• Provide technical guidance to software development teams on configuration management principles, software builds, and toolchain best practices.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust configuration management processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards (AS9115, DO‑178, DO‑254) directly supporting safety and reliability of lunar mission systems.

• BS in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on software configuration management experience in a technical environment.
• Deep understanding of SCM principles, concepts, and implementation within Aerospace or Aviation domains.
• Demonstrated proficiency with version control systems and change management/agile planning tools such as Git Lab, Jira, SVN, Clear Case or Rational Suite, Jenkins, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of software configuration management technologies and software build and release management, including IT infrastructure, development/scripting.
• Proficiency with both Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Hands‑on experience with PLM tools such as Windchill, Agile PLM, Teamcenter, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages:
  Python, Shell, Perl, Ruby, Batch, or YAML.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, Git Lab workflows, and Dev Ops and Agile methodologies.
• Background in database administration and SWCM tool administration.

Compensation ranges are structured by region: CO applicants $ – $; WA applicants $ – $.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for regular employees (at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: up to four (4) weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.