Displays and Controls Flight Software Eng III - Lunar
Blue Origin
Denver, United States of America
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 211KJob location
Denver, United States of America
Tech stack
Software Applications
Systems Engineering
Build Automation
Unit Testing
Biometrics
C++
Configuration Management
Code Review
Computer Engineering
Continuous Integration
Software Debugging
Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation
Real-Time Operating Systems
Software Engineering
Product Software Implementation Methods
Systems Integration
Management of Software Versions
Git Flow
Information Technology
Software Version Control
Job description
- Develop software designed to run on the MK2 crew vehicle
- Develop application software requirements in coordination with systems engineering and subsystem owners
- Perform technical implementation of human-rated flight software for a lunar lander
- Author unit tests, documentation, and participate in code reviews
- Contribute to trade studies on platform software architecture and implementation
- Participate in crafting and carrying out subsystem applications and fault management
- Development and implementation of crew displays and manual piloting interfaces for the Lunar Crew Module
- Integrate application flight software components, build and run unit tests, validate on Hardware-in-the-Loop and simulation environments
- Define and implement software development standard methodologies, 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
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5 years professional experience
- Experience in full life cycle software development of real-time embedded system, including system design and analysis, requirements development, software implementation and verification, system integration, qualification, and releasing.
- Proven software development skills in real-time embedded systems, particularly in C/C++
- Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software.
- 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.
- Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships in an inclusive environment.
- 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:
- Experience developing safety critical products applying NPR 7150.2, DO-178, or other safety-critical software standard.
- Experience operating combined hardware-in-the-loop lab environments.
- Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital launch vehicles or human rated spacecraft
- Experience with C++ and real-time operating systems such as QNX or equivalent experience
Benefits & conditions
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), stock options United States, Colorado, Denver Jun 17, 2026, * 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 the company
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 the Blue Moon landers and related products for Blue Origin. We are building balanced infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. This supports Blue Origin's mission of millions living and working in space for Earth's benefit.