Software Engineer II - Platform Engineering

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers on the Platform Engineering Team, you will work with other software development engineers and discipline teams to develop the next generation platform for systems and software development teams across our Lunar programs. The platform will directly impact the missions planned. Software is the heart of space vehicle development, so your ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across the business unit will be an important aspect of this role. You will also have long term vision and strategy for the products to truly sustain lunar missions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and support full-stack web application architecture and development efforts with minimal oversight, driving projects from inception to delivery.
• Follow direction and goals for the team regarding platform architecture and influence the feature roadmap.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across the Lunar Permanence business unit, working with various discipline teams to understand needs and deliver impactful solutions.
• Collect and analyze customer data to understand and troubleshoot application usage and performance.
• Deeply understand the safety-critical software development process and find ways to create and apply tooling to make the process more effective and efficient.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of professional experience minimum.
• Experience improving application stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
• Experience in database design (SQL, NoSQL, InfluxDB).
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar).
• Experience constructing RESTful APIs (Python, NodeJS, or Go).
• Experience with Data Engineering pipelines.
• Experience with unit testing and test-driven development.
• Experience with Linux, Docker, Continuous Integration and Delivery.
• Experience using configuration as code tools to manage cloud resources and physical workstations (e.g., Ansible, Vagrant, Terraform, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and lead teams. Proven understanding of source control tools and concepts such as git workflows, versioning, and branching.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and business units.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with compiled and systems-level languages including C/C++, Rust, and/or frontend libraries such as ThreeJS.
• Experience with application performance monitoring and observability technologies (Datadog, ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including active participation in sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives, with a proven track record of following good engineering practices for merge requests (MRs), code reviews, and adherence to Code Development Standards.
• Aerospace industry experience with safety-critical software development and/or tools qualification activities, including conformance to standards such as NPR 7150.2D, DO-178C, DO-278, DO-330, or equivalent safety-critical software development standards.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40

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.

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