Software Configuration Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards (AS9100, DO-178, DO-254) and company policies
• Manage and control product configurations across the software development lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all software baselines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, software quality assurance, and Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA), to integrate configuration management best practices into program activities
• Create and maintain configuration management plans, procedures, and documentation to support evolving program requirements
• Conduct Software CCBs, configuration audits and assessments, verify compliance, and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical guidance to software development teams on configuration management topics, software builds
• Participate in program milestone reviews (design reviews, test reviews, production readiness reviews) to ensure configuration management considerations are addressed and documented, 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 (CDL drivers only), 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

• BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a STEM field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant software configuration management experience
• Hands-on experience with version control systems and change management/agile planning tools
• Demonstrated proficiency in software configuration management technologies, information technology, development/scripting and software build management
• Working knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Desired:

• Understanding of Software Configuration Management principles, concepts, processes, and implementation in Aerospace or Aviation domains
• Familiarity with software industry best practices CMMI, AS9100, DO-178, and DO-254 standards
• Experience with SWCM tools such as GitLab, Artifactory, Jira, Confluence, Jama, Windchill, IBM Rational ClearCase, Synergy, and Jenkins
• Proficiency in scripting languages Perl, Shell, Batch, Python, Ruby, or YAML
• Experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines, GitFlow workflows, DevOps and Agile methodologies
• Database administration and SWCM tool administration experience
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a track record of documenting solutions and sharing knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries

• 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.
• 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.

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.