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Software Development Engineer III - Lunar Permanence (Open)

Blue Origin

Seattle, WA
Full Time
Mid Level
136k-207k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. The position involves building sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface, directly impacting space exploration and supporting Blue Origin's mission of enabling millions of people to live and work in space for Earth's benefit. The Software Engineer will join the Lunar Apps team responsible for developing innovative products that accelerate aerospace engineering and change how systems engineering data is stored, analyzed, and utilized.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including planning, designing, documenting, implementing, testing, deploying, and maintaining.
  • Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to develop robust software systems and platforms, ensuring high-quality implementation and integration.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, design documents, and API references.

Requirements

  • 4 or more years of proven experience developing and delivering data-driven software products, including web-based services and features.
  • Proficiency with front-end technologies: ReactJS, TypeScript, GraphQL.
  • Proficiency with back-end technologies: FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Pandas, NumPy.
  • Proficiency with deployment and productivity tools such as Git, Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and Artifactory.
  • Demonstrable experience building complex features and architectures from scratch.
  • Experience writing unit, integration, end-to-end, acceptance, and regression tests.
  • Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex systems.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Nice to Have

  • BA/BS in computer science, information science, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
  • Demonstrable understanding of software engineering principles, including object-oriented design and domain-driven design.
  • Experience implementing Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) and security methodologies for software deployment in distributed environments.
  • Experience developing ETL pipelines and/or ingesting and manipulating data from a wide variety of sources, including APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, files, or streams.
  • Experience deploying software to AWS services such as RDS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, S3 using Terraform or similar infrastructure as code technologies.
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or other relevant aerospace industry experience.
  • Candidates located within commuting distance to Renton, WA and Denver, CO offices are preferred.

Qualifications

  • No specific formal educational qualifications are explicitly required; practical experience is emphasized.

Benefits & Perks

  • 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%.
  • Education Support Program.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Discretionary bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

Working at Blue Origin

Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We support diversity and inclusion, and encourage candidates who may not meet every desired qualification to apply. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce, promoting performance and abilities regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 22, 2025
Salary136k-207k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceMid Level

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About Blue Origin

Website

blueorigin.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Seattle, WA

Industry

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

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