Flight Software Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin

Denver, CO

Full Time

Mid Level

111k-156k

7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Blue Origin is developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems with a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. The role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which focuses on Blue Moon landers and building sustainable lunar infrastructure to support crew and cargo transport from Earth to the lunar surface. As a Flight Software Engineer II - Lunar Permanence, you will support program execution of lunar vehicles, provide technical leadership in software development, integration, testing, and verification, and contribute to the full lifecycle of flight software and vehicle development to help return humans to the moon.

Key Responsibilities

Develop flight software for the MK2 crew vehicle.
Develop software requirements and architecture in coordination with systems engineering and subsystem owners.
Author unit tests, documentation, and participate in code reviews.
Lead technical implementation of human-rated flight software for a crewed lunar lander.
Participate in the development and implementation of subsystem applications and fault management.
Evaluate, decompose, and create requirements for safety-critical, real-time operating systems.
Contribute to trade studies on platform software architecture and implementation.

Requirements

B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years professional experience.
Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proven understanding of source control tools and concepts such as git workflows, versioning, branching.
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.
Proficiency in C++, Git, and Linux.
Working knowledge of Python.
Experience writing software design and requirements documents.
Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary and with software tools (e.g., gdb).
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with Docker, and CI/CD.
Experience in Embedded or Real Time Systems.
Experience with NPR 7150.2D.
Familiarity with Rust.
Familiarity with QNX.
Experience with unit testing, test driven development, and test automation.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Experience with verification, integration, and test of orbital launch vehicles or human-rated spacecraft.

Qualifications

Educational background in relevant engineering or computer science fields.
Experience with software development for safety-critical, real-time systems is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

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%.
Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results.

Working at Blue Origin

Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. They encourage applicants who may not meet every desired qualification to apply, emphasizing their commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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