Flight Software Engineer I - 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 specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be a key member of a software team responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying software for the primary flight computer on a lunar lander. You will share in the team's impact on the full life cycle of software and vehicle development, from conceptual architectures and requirements through vehicle integration, launch, and flight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership talent, and passion for our mission to help return humans to the moon. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead technical implementation of human-rated flight software for a crewed lunar lander. Guide the development and implementation of subsystem applications and fault management. Develop software requirements in coordination with systems engineering and subsystem owners. Evaluate, decompose, and create requirements for safety-critical, real-time operating systems. Perform trade studies on platform software architecture and implementation. Author unit tests, documentation, and participate in code reviews. Support the vehicle Fault Management and Autonomy Lead to establish integrated vehicle autonomous behaviors, modes, and states. Coordinate the technical activities of the team developing vehicle and subsystem management applications. Coordinate efforts to integrate flight software components for testing and verification in Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation environments. Define and implement software development best practices. Minimum Qualifications B.S. or higher degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience. 0-1 years of software development experience Proficiency in C++ Proficiency in Git Proficiency in Linux Working knowledge of Python. Experience architecting software with model-based methodologies such as UML. Experience writing software design and requirements documents Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary and with software tools (ex. gdb) Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 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. Preferred Qualification: Experience with Docker, and CI/CD Experience in Embedded or Real Time Systems Experience with NPR 7150.2D Experience with unit testing, test driven development, and test automation Experience with Agile software development methodologies Experience working on avionics, satellite, or space flight systems Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $93,870-$131,418 Other site ranges may differ Compensation Range for: CO applicants is $86,047.50-$120,466.50;WA applicants is $93,870.00-$131,418.00 Other site ranges may differ Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Inclusivity Statement