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# HLS Autonomy Software Systems Engineer II

- **Company:** Blue Origin
- **Location:** Merritt Island, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $123,714.0 - $188,945.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Simulink, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Stateflow, Scripting, State Machines, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18658344/Hls-Autonomy-Software-Systems-Engineer-Ii-Florida-Merritt-Island

## About the Role

* B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
 * 2-5 years professional experience.
 * Experience with C/C++ or Python scripting
 * Demonstrated experience developing software requirements and test cases.
 * Hands-on experience with state machine definition, controls theory, or MATLAB Simulink (Stateflow exposure preferred).
 * Experience working on a cross-functional engineering team.
 * 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.

## Description

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

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 engineers, you will work with other software development engineers and other discipline teams to define the systems and software across our Lunar programs. The systems and software will directly have an impact on the missions planned. 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.

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:

 * Independently develop state machine definitions (Simulink/Stateflow) for assigned subsystems (e.g., single actuator, single sensor chain) under general supervision.
 * Write and maintain software requirements, verification plans, and test cases for owned scope.
 * Participate in fault management discussions and begin contributing to FMEA-driven requirements for assigned subsystems.
 * Support HIL/SIL test setup and execution; begin authoring test procedures independently.
 * Work directly with FSW, GN&C, or controls engineers on requirements flowdown for assigned interfaces.
 * Develop tool, test, and verification software as needed., 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