HLS Sr. Software Systems Engineer – Lunar Permanence

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. The candidate will work with other software development engineers and cross‑discipline teams to define the systems and software across our lunar programs, directly impacting the missions planned. Your ability to collaborate with other discipline teams and maintain a long‑term vision for sustainable lunar missions will be pivotal to the success of safe human spaceflight.

• Work with systems engineers, developers, and program managers to define system autonomy behaviors and software requirements.
• Train, guide, and mentor 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.

• B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of professional experience.
• 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 reviewing software architecture, design, and code.
• Experience with data budgets, command and telemetry definitions, and ground system integration.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
• 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.

• 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++.
• Experience with scripting languages, Python/JavaScript.

CO applicants: $ – $; WA applicants: $ – $. Other site ranges may differ.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education support program.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours per week).
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.