Senior Software Development Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 182,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Lunar Apps team to shape data-driven software for spaceflight programs. You will influence how Lunar Permanence stores, analyzes, and automates systems engineering data, while guiding best practices and architecture.

Your experience will help design scalable, high-quality software, lead technical work across teams, and mentor engineers in a fast-growing aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proving experience delivering data-driven software products.
• Strong front-end and back-end tech stack proficiency as listed.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of the Agile software development lifecycle.
• Break down user stories with Product Owner into features and tasks.
• Shape a scalable architecture and robust software platforms.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality integration.
• Create technical docs and API references; mentor teammates.

Skills

ReactJS

TypeScript

GraphQL

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

Pandas

NumPy

Git

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Artifactory

DataDog

PagerDuty

Unit Testing

Mentoring

Education

BA/BS in CS or related

Tools

Terraform

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! 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.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Lunar Apps team in the Lunar Permanence business unit.

Our team is responsible for developing innovative products that accelerate aerospace engineering and push the boundaries of what can be achieved with engineers collaborating across complex systems.

As a Senior Software Engineer, your expertise and technical vision will directly influence the creation of tools which change how Lunar Permanence will store, analyze, and automate systems engineering data.

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 include:

• Take a leading technical role in all aspects of the Agile software development lifecycle, including: planning, designing, documenting, implementing, testing, deploying, and maintaining.
• Work with the Product Owner to break down user stories into high-value features and technical tasks.
• Contribute technical vision to implement a highly-functional architecture and scalable design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop robust software systems and platforms, ensuring high-quality implementation and integration into the enterprise landscape.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, design documents, and API references.
• Mentor software engineers in a team setting, including architecture, design, and code review.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 or more years of proven experience developing and delivering data-driven software products, including web-based services and features.
• Proficiency with the following front-end technologies: ReactJS, TypeScript, GraphQL.
• Proficiency with the following back-end technologies: FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Pandas, NumPy, etc.
• Proficiency with deployment and productivity tools such as Git, Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and Artifactory.
• Proficiency in post-deployment monitoring tools such as DataDog and PagerDuty.
• Experience writing unit, integration, end-to-end, acceptance, and regression tests.
• Demonstrable experience building complex features and architectures from scratch.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with and communicate complex systems.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

Desired Skills

• 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.

We prefer candidates located within commuting distance to our Renton, WA and Denver, CO offices.

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35 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

• 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. Affinitive Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affinity 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 do not include any personal medical information in your request. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. U.S. Applicant Privacy Notice EU Applicant Privacy Notice