Blue Origin

HLS Software Systems Engineer ll - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin$105K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field required
  • Minimum 2 years of systems engineering experience in avionics and software systems
  • Understanding of spacecraft systems and their interfaces
  • Effective cross-functional communication skills
  • Proven ability to foster professional relationships and inclusive culture
  • U.S. citizenship or residency required

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and create requirements for safety-critical software
  • Establish cross-functional relationships for effective development
  • Author documentation and participate in design reviews
  • Support Technical Project Managers in tracking risks and managing schedules
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage
  • Stock options for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off including up to 14 holidays
Full Job Description
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, 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 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 Technical Project Managers 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

Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $123,714.00 - $173,199.60WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40

Other site ranges may differ

Benefits
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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