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Mission Software Engineer jobs are open across defense, aerospace, and government contracting, with specializations in avionics software, embedded systems, and mission-critical applications, at every level from new-grad to principal and staff engineer. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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11/18/2026At 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!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
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 engineers, you will work with other software systems engineers and other discipline teams to ensure compliance to standards and define processes around the required compliance. You will also have long term vision and strategy for the products to truly sustain lunar missions.
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 include but are not limited to:
- Design and implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Implement initiatives to enhance automation, improve deployment frequency, and reduce manual interventions.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights into system performance and team productivity.
- Engage in code reviews, pair programming, and technical workshops to foster a culture of learning and innovation.
- Collaborate with developers and program managers to design and develop CI/CD pipelines for avionics software deployed to development hardware, simulated environments, and hardware-in-the-loop systems
- Collect and analyze data to understand and troubleshoot pipeline performance.
- Understand the safety-critical software development process and create tools to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics).
- 3+ years professional experience minimum.
- Experience with Linux, Docker, Continuous Integration and Delivery
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines that deliver high quality work to customers continuously.
- Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
- Knowledge and experience with AWS and its tools
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and technologies used to achieve this (Terraform/CloudFormation)
- Familiarity with software defined networking (VPC, Subnets, Firewalls, VPNs, etc.)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (such as Docker) and orchestration platforms (such as Kubernetes)
- Experience deploying to, and managing, an on-premises/cloud hybrid infrastructure solution
- Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
- Experience with Python
- Experience with GitLab
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proven understanding of source control tools and concepts such as git workflows, versioning, branching.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in engaging with end-users and stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback for continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and new technologies quickly.
- Knowledge with the following tools:
- Alloy
- Loki
- Prometheus
- Hashicorp Consul
- Hashicorp Vault
- Experience with scripted and compiled languages such as python, and C/C++.
- Experience using configuration as code tools to manage physical workstations (Ansible, etc.)
- Experience with Agile methodologies
- Aerospace Industry experience with safety critical software and/or tools qualification activities
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $123,714.00 - $173,199.60
WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
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
Benefits
- Benefits include: 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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
Application close date:
11/18/2026At 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!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
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 engineers, you will work with other software systems engineers and other discipline teams to ensure compliance to standards and define processes around the required compliance. You will also have long term vision and strategy for the products to truly sustain lunar missions.
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 include but are not limited to:
- Design and implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Implement initiatives to enhance automation, improve deployment frequency, and reduce manual interventions.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights into system performance and team productivity.
- Engage in code reviews, pair programming, and technical workshops to foster a culture of learning and innovation.
- Collaborate with developers and program managers to design and develop CI/CD pipelines for avionics software deployed to development hardware, simulated environments, and hardware-in-the-loop systems
- Collect and analyze data to understand and troubleshoot pipeline performance.
- Understand the safety-critical software development process and create tools to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics).
- 3+ years professional experience minimum.
- Experience with Linux, Docker, Continuous Integration and Delivery
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines that deliver high quality work to customers continuously.
- Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
- Knowledge and experience with AWS and its tools
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and technologies used to achieve this (Terraform/CloudFormation)
- Familiarity with software defined networking (VPC, Subnets, Firewalls, VPNs, etc.)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (such as Docker) and orchestration platforms (such as Kubernetes)
- Experience deploying to, and managing, an on-premises/cloud hybrid infrastructure solution
- Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
- Experience with Python
- Experience with GitLab
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proven understanding of source control tools and concepts such as git workflows, versioning, branching.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in engaging with end-users and stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback for continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and new technologies quickly.
- Knowledge with the following tools:
- Alloy
- Loki
- Prometheus
- Hashicorp Consul
- Hashicorp Vault
- Experience with scripted and compiled languages such as python, and C/C++.
- Experience using configuration as code tools to manage physical workstations (Ansible, etc.)
- Experience with Agile methodologies
- Aerospace Industry experience with safety critical software and/or tools qualification activities
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $123,714.00 - $173,199.60
WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
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
Benefits
- Benefits include: 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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mission software engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance, or clearance eligibility
- Proficiency in C, C++, or Ada for embedded and real-time systems development
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, LynxOS, or INTEGRITY
- Familiarity with DO-178C, MIL-STD-882, or other safety-critical software standards
- Experience integrating software with hardware interfaces including MIL-STD-1553 or ARINC 429
Tips for Your Mission Software Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for clearance requirements
Many mission software engineer postings require an active Secret or Top Secret clearance, so list your clearance level, polygraph status, and granting agency prominently near the top of your resume. Recruiters filter on this before reading anything else.
Highlight real-time and safety-critical experience
Mission software roles center on systems where failures have operational consequences. Call out any work on RTOS environments, DO-178C compliance, or hard real-time scheduling constraints. Generic embedded experience without safety-critical context won't stand out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mission software engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by program office or platform
Defense contractors frequently post roles tied to named programs like ISR, C2, or specific aircraft platforms. If your background matches a known program, search for that platform name alongside your title to surface openings where your experience is directly relevant.
Prepare a technical deep-dive for coding rounds
Mission software interviews often include a systems design or debugging session focused on concurrency, latency budgets, or fault detection. Practice walking through a failure scenario end-to-end, explaining not just what broke but how your design contained it.
Negotiate total compensation including clearance premiums
An active clearance adds measurable market value, so research what cleared professionals at your seniority level earn in your target metro before you receive an offer. That figure gives you a concrete anchor when discussing base, bonus, and equity.
Mission Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mission software engineers?
Anduril, Ctrl +, and Esri are hiring the most mission software engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Virginia, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest on programs tied to ISR, command and control, and advanced weapons systems.
How many mission software engineer jobs are remote?
About 42% of mission software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though classified work and hardware-integration roles almost always require on-site presence at a cleared facility. Software-only positions on unclassified programs or modeling and simulation projects are the most likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a mission software engineer?
Start with a degree in computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering, then build experience in embedded systems or real-time programming through internships, university projects, or entry-level roles at defense contractors. Obtaining or maintaining a security clearance early dramatically expands the positions available to you, and certifications in safety-critical standards like DO-178C strengthen your candidacy for avionics or weapons system work.
Can you get a mission software engineer job with little experience?
Yes, many defense contractors and government agencies hire new graduates into associate or junior mission software engineer roles, particularly candidates who already hold or qualify for a security clearance. Demonstrating embedded systems coursework, a capstone project involving real-time constraints, or any hands-on work with hardware interfaces can substitute for professional experience when competing for entry-level openings.
What does the mission software engineer interview process look like?
Most mission software engineer interviews include a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video round covering systems design and C or C++ fundamentals, and an on-site or virtual loop with two to four engineers. Expect at least one session focused on real-time scheduling, interrupt handling, or debugging a concurrency issue, and sometimes a clearance-related background interview with a program security officer.
Where can I find and apply to mission software engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to mission software engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your clearance level, technical stack, and seniority, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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