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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 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 - $173,199.60 WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40Other 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, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field
- At least 2 years of systems engineering experience, preferably in avionics and software systems, including software requirements derivation, management, and verification
- Understanding of spacecraft systems, subsystem functions, and interfaces
- Ability to communicate product vision and needs cross-functionally
- Ability to build trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive culture
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee
- At least 5 years of systems engineering experience, preferably in avionics and software systems
- Experience with NASA Procedural Requirement 7150.2D
- Experience with C/C++ application software source code and best practices
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies
- Experience with build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, software verification, and deployment
- Experience with autonomy, sequencers, state machines, or fault management in mission or safety-critical environments
- Experience with Embedded Linux or equivalent real-time operating systems
- Experience operating integrated hardware-in-the-loop laboratory environments
- Experience working on avionics, satellite, or spaceflight systems
Blue Origin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Blue Origin and has not been reviewed or approved by Blue Origin.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is offered through a major national carrier with PPO and HDHP options, broad networks, virtual care, and in‑network preventive care fully covered. Feedback suggests the medical, dental, and vision setup is straightforward and comprehensive.
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Retirement Support — A simple 401(k) structure matches a set portion of employee contributions each pay period, making savings predictable. Feedback suggests this match is a consistent pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues to roughly four weeks annually and most federal holidays are observed, with some years including additional floating days. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth is a notable part of the package, even as details can vary by role and year.
Blue Origin Insights
What We Do
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes that humanity will need to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue is working on this today by developing partially and fully reusable launch vehicles that are safe, low cost and serve the needs of all civil, commercial and defense customers.
