Senior DevOps Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Front Door Defense; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 181,626 - 254,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid time off up to four weeks per year

Job summary

Blue Origin in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Senior Software Development Operations Engineer to design and manage development operations infrastructure for its Lunar Ground Software team. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in software development, expertise in Linux, Docker, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines, and a passion for advocating safe human spaceflight. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years professional experience minimum.
• Experience with Linux and Docker.
• Experience developing and owning CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps practices.
• Design and implement monitoring solutions for system reliability.
• Lead initiatives to enhance automation and improve deployment frequency.
• Conduct regular audits of CI/CD pipelines for compliance.
• Develop, maintain dashboards and reports for system performance.

Skills

Linux

Docker

Continuous Integration and Delivery

Python

GitLab

AWS (VPC, EC2, EKS)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)

Software Defined Networking

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Technical Leadership

Education

BS or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

Ansible

Job description

Overview

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 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, you will be responsible for designing and managing development operations infrastructure for the Lunar Ground Software team. Your responsibilities will include building and optimizing automated pipelines across various environments and ensuring robust and reliable software deployments. You will develop tools to enhance development workflow efficiency while maintaining compliance with our certification standards. You will also have long term vision and strategy for the products to truly sustain lunar missions.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate in 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.
• Set direction and goals for the team 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.
• 8+ 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
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code and technologies used to achieve this (Terraform/CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of software defined networking (VPC, Subnets, Firewalls, VPNs, etc.)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (such as Docker) and orchestration platforms (such as Kubernetes)
• 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 python, and 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 NPR 7150.2D

Compensation

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35

WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55

Other site ranges may differ

Culture and Equal Opportunity

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 (CDL drivers only), 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 [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.