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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Back-end Ground Software Engineer III - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,931.0 - $211,303.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Biometrics, Unix, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Linux, Fault Tolerance, Design of User Interfaces, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Human-Computer Interaction, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Safety, Requirements Management, Server Administration, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration, Web Services, Data Processing, Scripting, ReactJS, System-level Testing, Build Management, Integration Tests, Front End Software Development - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/back-end-ground-software-engineer-iii-lunar-permanence-littleton-co--bbd8fb70-1920-4d66-96bb-29dc3ffa4900 ## About the Role * B.S. or higher degree in Software or Engineering related field. * 5+ years of software development experience. * Proven software development in Python and/or Rust. * A willingness to work and integrate with frontend developers and React-based frameworks. * Experience in full lifecycle software engineering. Including: system design, software implementation and verification, system integration, and release. * Skills in software build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, and deployment. * Experience in designing and implementing scalable software architectures. * Familiarity with Linux environment and basic Unix system administration activities. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. * Passion for spaceflight and space exploration. Desired: * 3+ years of proven ability in developing software supporting systems in critical applications (e.g. aviation, spaceflight, nuclear power, business-critical web services, etc.). * Experience crafting and developing software for aerospace operations. * Familiar with infrastructure-as-code, services-as-code, and cloud technologies. * Understanding of space-based communications protocols, such as CCSDS. * Familiarity with cybersecurity practices to ensure the safety of software systems. * Compliance experience with NPR 7150.2x. * Experience with fault-tolerant software design, human error assessment, and human error prevention and fault tolerance. * Experience with spacecraft subsystems and associated software., Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Automation Systems, Aviation Industry, Background Investigation, Build Management, CDL Driver's License, Cargo/Freight, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Design Verification, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Green Construction, Hardware Administration, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Integration Testing, Internet Security, Legal, Linux Operating System, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Nuclear Power, Onboarding, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Rapid Prototyping, React.js, Regulations, Requirements Management, Road Tests, Safety Standards, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Architecture Design, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Validation, Space Operations, State Laws and Regulations, System Integration (SI), System Test, System Validation, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Telemetry, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Unix System Administration, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Validation Testing, Verification Plans, Web Services, Writing Skills ## Description As a Ground Software Engineer in Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence program, you will help build, test, and integrate the software required for the Lunar Permanence Mission Operations Centers used to fly lunar space vehicles. You will work closely with space vehicle and ground subsystem teams. You will be responsible for developing, testing, and deploying software that will enable Earth-based operators to perform mission-critical functions supporting Blue Origin operations, including flight/ground system integration and testing, mission activity planning, telemetry data processing and display, spacecraft system/health monitoring and fault detection, and operations training., * Design, implement, test, verify and deploy mission operations, safety-critical software systems, ensuring the success of the overall Ground System (hardware/software) supporting space flight operations. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing space vehicle systems, mission-control infrastructure, operations fields, and other customers to define software requirements, architectures, and designs. * Develop rapid prototypes to prove out concepts and quantify technical risks. * Coordinate with mission control infrastructure and mission system engineers to plan, develop, and lead system verification and qualification, to ensure software products that meet system requirements and safety-critical standards. * Produce and contribute to documentation for software architecture, design, verification plans, user manuals and training material. * Follow software development processes that meet Blue Origin and customer-required standards to ensure software safety and reliability. * Support frequent update cycles for pre-flight testing, mission validation exercises and events related to operations training. * Support mission control software operations responsibilities (maintenance, problem correction, improvements) during operator training; ground data system verification, validation, and certification; spacecraft integration; and flight. * Integrate software components, build, and run unit-level and system-level tests, validate using Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulators, and release certified code., 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, 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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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