HLS Software Systems Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

1d•$123,714 - $188,945

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The engineer will work with software development engineers and teams from other disciplines to define systems and software across Lunar programs. The role contributes to software requirements, verification planning, testing, and tools that support safe and repeatable spaceflight. Collaboration with flight software, systems, and test engineers is an important part of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2–5 years of 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Stateflow exposure.
Direct experience building state machine logic for actuator management, initialization sequences, or fault response.
Experience with HIL/SIL test tools.
Exposure to safety-critical standards such as ISO 26262, DO-178C, ARP-4754A, or NPR 7150.2D.

Responsibilities

Develop test cases and scripts against software requirements.
Independently write and maintain software requirements, verification plans, and test cases for owned scope.
Participate in fault management discussions and begin contributing FMEA-driven requirements for assigned subsystems.
Support HIL/SIL test setup and execution, and begin authoring test procedures independently.
Work directly with flight software, systems, and test engineers to develop software verification test plans.
Develop tool, test, and verification software as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.