Blue Origin · 19 hours ago
Software Lead — Oasis-1 Mission (Space Resources Program)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $277K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Software Lead for the Oasis-1 Mission will define and own software architecture, lead design and implementation of flight software, and ensure system requirements are met, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and own the flight and ground software architecture and development plan aligned to Oasis-1 mission ConOps, guidance, navigation, and control needs, and stakeholder objectives. Deliver software architecture, roadmap, standards, and configuration-controlled documentation
Define software requirements, ICDs, acceptance criteria, and quality metrics; ensure traceability to system requirements and Oasis-1 mission objectives. Deliver configuration-controlled requirements, ICDs, verification plans, and review records
Lead design and implementation of real-time flight software, fault management, and ultra-low altitude navigation algorithms in coordination with GNC and systems. Deliver qualified flight software releases with unit/integration tests, coverage reports, and as-built release documentation
Own ground segment software for commanding, telemetry, and data handling; validate ground station compatibility and secure communications. Deliver ground software releases, end-to-end link test reports, and operator procedures
Stand up and operate HIL benches and closed-loop simulations; integrate instruments and avionics for end-to-end testing. Deliver HIL readiness reviews, automated regression suites, test reports, anomaly investigations, and closures
Execute the cybersecurity work package with the Cybersecurity Lead; implement controls, key management, and secure-ops procedures; provide accreditation inputs. Deliver a cybersecurity plan with the Cybersecurity Lead, control implementation evidence, and incident response playbooks
Own the software V&V plan; lead software content at gated reviews; maintain audit-ready artifacts. Deliver verification matrices, test results, discrepancies/closures, and gate-readiness packages
Coordinate with Mission Operations to prepare commissioning and nominal/contingency procedures; support rehearsals and on-console operations as needed. Deliver operations readiness demos, on-call playbooks, and final closeout documentation
Interface with Instruments, Systems, Lead Scientist, Mission Assurance/Quality, and external ground station providers to align interfaces, schedules, and risk mitigations. Deliver team operating rhythms, interface agreements, and change-control submissions for software impacts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
10+ years of experience delivering flight and/or ground software for spacecraft or similarly safety/mission-critical systems
Demonstrated ownership of fault management or navigation software; experience integrating with GNC and avionics
Hands-on experience building and operating HIL benches and closed-loop simulations; end-to-end RF/ground station compatibility testing
Proficiency in modern software development for embedded and ground systems (e.g., C/C++ for RTOS/Linux; Python for tools/automation) and version control (e.g., Git)
Experience defining software requirements/ICDs, verification plans, and acceptance criteria; operating within formal reviews and change-control processes
Familiarity with secure communications and cybersecurity control implementation for mission systems
Strong collaboration skills in fast-paced environments; ability to coordinate cross-functional teams (instruments, systems, mission ops, quality)
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field; 12+ years of relevant experience
Experience with small satellite missions, CCSDS or similar space communications protocols, and ground station network integration
Expertise in spacecraft navigation methods (e.g., guidance laws, EKF/UKF, FDIR/FMECA-driven fault management)
Depth in test automation and CI/CD for embedded and ground software; experience with static/dynamic analysis and code quality tooling
Experience leading software through gated reviews with audit-ready artifacts
Cybersecurity accreditation experience and familiarity with common control frameworks for space/ground systems
Experience integrating instrument drivers, data handling pipelines, time synchronization, and performance telemetry
International collaboration experience and familiarity with data governance/export control considerations
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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