Sr. Software Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

About this role

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 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 Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.    

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 talented engineers, you will work with other software   development   engineers, hardware responsible engineers, systems engineers, and other discipline teams to   define the   embedded software applications supporting avionics components used across our Lunar programs .   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.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!   

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Work with   systems engineers,  hardware responsible engineers, developers ,   and program managers to   define software requirements for avionics components.   

• 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.   

Minimum Qualifications:  

• B.S. or higher degree in computer   science , computer   engineering , aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.

• 8  years professional experience minimum.  

• Experience   in   developing   software requirements, verification plans, and test cases .  

• Experience reviewing software architecture, design, and code. 

• Experience   working across systems and software disciplines, leading cross functional groups.   

• Experience in   spacecraft design and operations.  

• Experience with safety critical software and software certification per NPR 7150.2D , DO-178, or related standard .

• 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   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

• Experience with compiled languages ,   C/C++   

• Experience with scripting languages, Python/JavaScript  

  Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35
WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55 Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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 the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check • Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check • Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, ve

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