HLS Software Systems Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, developing Blue Moon landers and related products. As a software development engineer, you will collaborate with systems engineers, developers, and program managers to define system autonomy behaviors and software requirements, and you will influence the design of software that impacts lunar missions.

• 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 coordinate 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 related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience in developing software requirements, verification plans, and test cases.
• Experience working across systems and software disciplines and leading cross‑functional groups.
• Experience in spacecraft design and operations.
• Experience with fault management design.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Background check required.

• Experience reviewing software architecture, design, and code.
• Experience with data budgets, command and telemetry definitions, and ground system integration.
• 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: $ – $

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees.
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.

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