AI Engineer II - Blue Ring

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an AI Engineer II to contribute to Blue Ring's AI/ML systems for satellite fleet operations. You will work with senior engineers to build agent tooling, knowledge pipelines, and ML models that reduce operator cognitive load and enable fleet-scale management.

Role involves developing multi-agent telemetry analysis, anomaly detection, and time-series forecasting models, with a focus on production-grade AWS/Docker-based services and robust CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience with exposure to AI/ML applications.
• Experience with building or contributing to LLM-based applications, RAG pipelines, or agent-based systems.
• Exposure to time-series data processing, anomaly detection, or ML model training on telemetry data.
• Strong programming skills and CS fundamentals; familiarity with CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test multi-agent components within Blue Ring's AI/ML stack for telemetry analysis and anomaly detection.
• Build and maintain integrations connecting agents to ground system services and data pipelines.
• Create tooling, prompts, and orchestration logic for LLM service integrations and RAG workflows.
• Deploy containerized AI services on AWS, maintain audit trails and observability, and support incident response.

Skills

Python

AI/ML frameworks

LLM

RAG pipelines

Time-series data

CI/CD

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/ML/EE or related field

Tools

Docker

AWS

Kubernetes

Job 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!The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.Blue Ring is Blue Origin's multi-mission space mobility platform, and this team is building the next generation of intelligent ground systems that will redefine how satellite fleets are operated—moving beyond manual monitoring and reactive processes.We are seeking an AI Engineer II to join the Blue Ring software team. You will contribute to the AI and machine learning capabilities embedded in Blue Ring's ground system, spanning multi-agent monitoring, conversational knowledge retrieval, and ML-driven anomaly detection that empower satellite operations at fleet scale. In this role, you will help build agent tooling, maintain RAG knowledge pipelines, develop telemetry ML models, and support production AI services that operators rely on daily.Role and Responsibilities:As a member of the Blue Ring AI/ML engineering team, you will contribute to the AI/ML systems that form the intelligence layer for Blue Origin's satellite fleet operations. Working alongside senior engineers, you will help build, test, and deploy the agents, knowledge pipelines, and ML models that reduce operator cognitive burden and enable fleet-scale management. You will be expected to:Multi-Agent System Development:Implement and test agent components within the multi-agent architecture for telemetry analysis, anomaly detection, and reportingBuild and maintain integrations that connect agents to ground system servicesDevelop agent tooling, prompt templates, and orchestration logic for LLM service integrationsBuild and maintain RAG pipeline components including document ingestion, embedding generation, and vector database indexingImplement retrieval strategies and answer generation workflows for operator queriesImplement components for human-in-the-loop decision workflows, including investigation packages and remediation optionsDeploy and maintain containerized AI services using Docker and AWS infrastructureContribute to audit trail, observability systems, and production operations including incident responseModel Development (Post-training and Time-series Analysis):Prepare and transform spacecraft telemetry data for ML model trainingAssist in training and evaluating anomaly detection and time-series forecasting models on telemetry dataSupport automated model retraining pipelines that incorporate new flight data and operator feedbackDevelop model evaluation scripts and metrics trackingRequired Qualifications:Able to work onsite in one of our Kent, WA, Renton, WA, or Reston, VA offices.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related field3+ years of professional software development experience with exposure to AI/ML applicationsProficiency in Python and familiarity with at least one AI/ML framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow)Experience with building or contributing to LLM-based applications, RAG pipelines, or agent-based systemsExposure to time-series data processing, anomaly detection, or ML model training on sensor or telemetry dataExperience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization (Docker), and basic CI/CD practicesSolid understanding of CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and version controlStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailGood written and verbal communication skills for documentation and team collaborationPreferred Qualifications:Experience with AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, or equivalent managed AI/ML servicesExperience with Databricks or similar platforms for data engineering and ML workflowsFamiliarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, pgvector, FAISS) and embedding model pipelinesExperience with time-series ML architectures (RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers) for forecasting or anomaly detectionExposure to multi-agent system frameworks or agentic AI orchestration patternsFamiliarity with spacecraft operations, satellite telemetry, or aerospace engineering conceptsExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform) and KubernetesExperience with real-time data streaming systems (Kafka, Kinesis)Familiarity with reinforcement learning concepts or graph neural network applicationsInterest or experience in model compression, edge deployment, or resource-constrained inferenceBase Pay Range for:VA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants 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 [e-mail] . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.