SLD Software Systems Engineer ll - Lunar Permanence

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will work with other software systems engineers and other discipline teams to ensure compliance to standards and define processes around the required compliance. You will also be part of the team working to define the requirements of the next human-rated lunar lander. Software is the heart of space vehicle development so your ability to collaborate with other discipline teams effectively will be an important aspect of this role. You will also have long term vision and strategy for the products to truly sustain lunar missions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate, decompose, and create requirements for safety critical and non safety critical software
• Establish relationships and own cross functional communication for collaborative and effective development
• Author documentation, and participate in design reviews
• Support the integrated product manager to identify and track program and technical risk, develop and maintain schedule, resource allocation, and budge

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in avionics and software systems including software requirements derivation, management and verification
• Understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystem functions, and their interfaces
• Ability to communicate product vision and needs cross functionally.
• 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:

• 5+ years experience systems engineering, preferably in avionics and software systems including software requirements derivation, management and verification
• Experience working with NASA Procedural Requirement 7150.2D
• Experienced with application software source code utilizing C/C++ best practices for various space vehicle functions
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software
• Experience in autonomy, sequencers, state machines, and/or fault management in a mission or safety-critical environment
• Experience with Embedded Linux or equivalent real time operating systems
• Experience operating integrated hardware-in-the-loop lab environments
• Experience working on avionics, satellite, or space flight systems

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $115,290-$161,406

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $115,290-$161,406

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $105,683-$147,955

Other site ranges may differ

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $105,682.50-$147,955.50;WA applicants is $115,290.00-$161,406.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just th