Lunar DevOps Engineer - Level III

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 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.

We are a 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.

As a member of a small, cross-functional team responsible for lunar network, IT, and communications infrastructure, you'll play a leading role in designing, automating, and sustaining the integration and mission operations environments for Blue Origin's lunar landers. This is a technically deep position focused on building robust CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code solutions, and DevOps practices that enable hardware-in-the-loop integration and reliable mission operations. You will drive collaboration across network engineers, system administrators, software developers, and multi-discipline teams to establish standards, define scalable processes, and ensure the infrastructure underpinning lunar lander development and operations meets the highest levels of reliability and performance.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle seamlessly.
• Design and implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Lead initiatives to enhance automation, improve deployment frequency, and reduce manual interventions.
• Drive architectural discussions to advocate for scalable and secure DevOps practices.
• Conduct regular audits of CI/CD pipelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• 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.
• Train, guide, and mentor team members on CI/CD best practices.
• Contribute to team goals and technical direction regarding project impact, product quality, and engineering efficiency.
• Collect and analyze data to understand and troubleshoot pipeline performance.
• Understand deeply 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), or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years professional experience minimum.
• Experience with Linux, Docker, Continuous Integration and Delivery
• Experience developing and owning CI/CD pipelines that deliver high quality work to customers continuously.
• Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
• AWS knowledge - VPC, EC2, and EKS at a minimum
• Experience implementing “infrastructure as code” and technologies used to achieve this (Terraform/CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of software defined networking (VPC, Subnets, Firewalls, VPNs, etc.)
• Experience deploying and managing of containerization technologies (such as Docker) and orchestration platforms (such as Kubernetes)
• Experience with security practices within CI/CD pipelines, including secrets management, role-based access control (RBAC), and vulnerability scanning of container images and dependencies.
• 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:

• Strong experience in leading complex DevOps projects from inception to completion, involving multiple stakeholders.
• Practical experience with deploying and managing application security measures in a cloud environment, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• 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.
• Experience with scripted and compiled languages such as C/C++.
• Experience with unit testing and test-driven development.
• 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
• Experience with software assurance standards (e.g., DO-178C, NPR 7150.2D)
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 security controls and experience implementing or auditing systems against its requirements in a cloud or on-premises environment.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80

Other 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation