Software Lead — Oasis-1 Mission (Space Resources Program)
BLUE ORIGINLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted March 3, 2026
197529 - 275935.55 USD
Full Time
About the Company
We are building a road to space for the benefit of Earth, humanity’s blue origin. Our team is focused on radically reducing the cost of access to space and harnessing its vast resources while mobilizing future generations to realize this mission. Blue Origin builds reusable rocket engines, launch vehicles, in-space systems, and lunar landers. Discover more at BlueOrigin.com. *We hope you engage with us and our community. However, we reserve the right to remove derogatory or off-topic comments from our social media accounts. Thank you for understanding.*
Job Description
Blue Origin is seeking a Software Lead to join its Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) team, supporting the company's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The role will contribute across multiple projects, including the Blue Alchemist effort, and involve software leadership, strategy, and development for the Oasis-1 mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
- 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)
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%
- An Education Support Program