Software Development Engineer III

Employer description

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As a Software Development Engineer III on the New Glenn Data Engineering, Software, and Automation (DESA) team, you will play a pivotal part in realizing this vision. In your role as a Front-End Developer, you will create and enhance the tools used to manage foundational engineering data across multiple spaceflight systems. Collaborating closely with specialists, you will build solutions that empower the teams designing, operating, and maintaining New Glenn vehicles. By transforming complex data into actionable insights, your work will enable informed decision-making.

Success in this role requires a high degree of autonomy and proactive alignment with team objectives. You should be adept at clear communication, sharing your perspectives, and engaging in modern collaborative software development practices. This includes clean code, thorough documentation, and version control. You will be expected to take ownership of requirements, refining them as needed and delivering impactful results using modern Data, Cloud, and Web technologies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Collaborate directly with DESA Technical Product Managers and Customers to develop requirements for front-end user interfaces, while also providing input to backend database designIncrementally deliver functional UIs coordinated with team prioritiesContribute to the overall UI strategy for the suite of DESA toolsDevelop in an agile team including building consensus on designs and participating in code reviewsIntegrate with in-house and off-the-shelf systems using APIs, custom service layers, work queues, and monitoring solutionsThink outside the box. Challenge why things are done a certain way and figure out ways to build solutions better
Minimum Qualifications

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field5+ years of Enterprise-level development experienceExperience with Material UIExperience with React and ES6Experience with unit testingExperience with gitAbility to quickly absorb information in an unfamiliar domain and translate it into softwareA self-driven nature with the ability to seek out requirements and propose solutions with minimal directionMust 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.
Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to configuration management systemsExperience with React Testing LibraryExperience with Java and Spring BootExperience with Linux, Docker, Rancher, KubernetesExperienced with PostgreSQL databasesExperience with Microservice architectureExperience with Aerospace systemsFamiliarity with Amazon Web Services
 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 CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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

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]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.