Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
This role is part of Enterprise Engineering (EE), where we establish the standards by which our Business Units (BUs) at Blue builds our vehicles and missions. Within the Avionics Center of Excellence, The Engineering Productivity team curates a collection of common tools and platforms which are leveraged across the company. Your skills in UI and web-based platforms will be utilized in all of Blue’s Avionics programs including engines, launch system, and in space vehicles.
As a Senior Software Engineer in Enterprise Engineering, you will bring your perspective to aerospace applications of engineering design, avionics software, hardware and increasing software release cadence and quality.
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:
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Collaborate with your team to design and develop robust software systems and platforms, ensuring high-quality implementation and integration.
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Take ownership of specific services and components, driving their architecture and scalable implementation.
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Provide authority and guidance building out our growing set of web based UIs using modern frameworks such as Typescript and React and Blue’s homegrown UI platforms.
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Partner with software teams across the organization to identify opportunities for improvement and streamline complex processes.
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Mentor junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Minimum Qualifications:
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At least 7 years of relevant experience writing software and deploying it to a production environment
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Experience in Typescript and Typescript frameworks, such as React
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Ability to solve problems by writing efficient working code, even when given incomplete or ambiguous requirements
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Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with and communicate complex systems to a diverse user base
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Knowledge in CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks to ensure smooth production deployments.
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Willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies as the project evolves.
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Experience mentoring software engineers in a team setting, including architecture, design, and code review
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Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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Ability to handle ambiguity and make informed decisions with limited information.
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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
Desired:
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Strong design background, ability to polish a functional UI into something that is enjoyable to use.
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Demonstrated experience owning and maintaining web services in production environments (such as Python)
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Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization best practices.
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Experience deploying applications to container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or similar systems.
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Expertise in security best practices for software deployment in distributed environments.
Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $163,272.00-$228,579.75;WA applicants is $177,567.00-$248,593.80
Other site ranges may differ
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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
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Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
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Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Benefits
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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.
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Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
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Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
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Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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 [email protected].
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