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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Systems Engineer III - Lunar Permanence - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,399.0 - $181,158.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Scripting - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87621073/1 ## About the Role * B.S. or higher degree in computerscience, computerengineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience. * 5years professional experience minimum. * Experienceindevelopingsoftware requirements, verification plans, and test cases. * Experienceworking across systems and software disciplines, leading cross functional groups. * Experience inspacecraft design and operations. * Experience with fault management design. * 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: * Experience reviewing software architecture, design, and code. * Experiencewith data budgets, command and telemetry definitions, and ground system integration. * Experience withSystem Safety Assessments and reviewing safety artifacts. * Experience withModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) * Experience with Agile methodologies Aerospace Industry experience with safety critical software and/or tools qualification activities * Experience with NPR 7150.2Dand/or DO-178 * Experience with compiled languages,C/C++ * Experience with scripting languages, Python/JavaScript ## Description As part of a hardworking team of talented engineers, you will work with other softwaredevelopmentengineers, hardware responsible engineers, systems engineers, and other discipline teams todefine theembedded software applications supporting avionics components used across our Lunar programs.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. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Work withsystems engineers,hardware responsible engineers, developers,and program managers todefine software requirements for avionics components. * Leadteam members onsoftware systems engineeringbest practices. * Set direction and goals for the team regardingthedevelopment of requirements, verification events, and test cases. * Manage hardware-software integration problems and work across vehicle and mission design teams. * Deeply understand the safety-critical software development process andensure that software behavior is properly captured to ensure a safe mission., 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, 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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here. 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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. 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