Software Engineer III – Ground Data Systems (Lunar Rover Mission)

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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! As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence. Honeybee Robotics is looking for a Software Engineer III to develop software for a robotic lunar rover mission. This will be the first American robotic rover to explore the lunar surface and enable the collection of valuable scientific data. You will be a critical part of the team, responsible for negotiating requirements with stakeholders and developing the Ground Data System (GDS) and related software. You will work alongside mission operations working groups, conduct mission simulations, and integrate the GDS into the Mission Operations Center. Software development and systems engineering skills will be required to design, develop, and test a robust software solution for a time-constrained lunar mission. Creative problem-solving and a proactive approach will be critical to your success in this role.

Requirements

• 5-6 years of relevant experience in space vehicle software
• Proficient in developing in C++
• Experience developing software for cameras, motors, and sensors
• Experience with hardware bring up and debugging
• Experience in defining and negotiating requirements with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices for design of spaceflight systems
• Familiarity with automated testing methodologies and continuous integration practices.
• Adept with Git version control system.

Nice To Haves

• Background in ground systems software and mission planning
• Skilled in Python scripting
• Experience with RTOS
• Firsthand experience on development of spaceflight missions
• Firsthand experience with spaceflight mission operations
• Experience in running validation and verification activities
• Experience in designing system validation tests
• Experience with Cmake build systems

Responsibilities

• Lunar Rover Software Development
• Ground Data System (GDS) Development
• Integration with backend data systems
• Integration with other subsystems’ data architectures
• Collaborate with testbed teams to refine models and tools
• Work with systems team to understand requirements and interfaces
• Work with mission operations working groups
• Mission tool development

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed