Sr Automation Engineer - New Glenn

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 197,529 - 276,539; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to four weeks paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is hiring an experienced software developer in Seattle, WA to support the New Glenn launch vehicle. The role entails developing and maintaining automation software toolchains that integrate engineering data to aid vehicle development and mission integration.

Applicants should have at least a Bachelor's in a relevant field and 8+ years of related experience. Familiarity with AWS, React, and Python is essential, along with experience in automation and data science.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development, automation, data science, engineering, or analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain automated software tools and workflows.
• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and expand automation software toolchains supporting launch vehicle development.
• Integrate engineering data from various sources to support mission integration.
• Interact with large-scale production CAD databases for mass property estimation.

Skills

Software development

Automation

Data science

Engineering analysis

Experience with React

Experience with AWS

Experience with Python

Version control with Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Advanced degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Kubernetes

Databricks

SQL

REST APIs

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 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 part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will develop, maintain, and expand automation software toolchains that integrate engineering data from various sources to support launch vehicle development and mission integration. This includes toolchains that interact with large-scale production CAD databases to support vehicle‑level mass property estimation as well as other infrastructure projects that may utilize Databricks, AWS, Gitlab CI, or other frameworks and elements to automate analysis workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in software development, automation, data science, engineering, or analysis
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain automated software tools and workflows
• Experience with React, TypeScript, Kubernetes, Databricks, SQL, Python, REST APIs, and AWS
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
• Experience developing and improving toolchains that interface with a CAD toolset or database
• Experience developing analysis toolchains and database solutions
• Experience with mass properties analysis
• Knowledge of launch vehicles (vehicle architecture, components, etc.)
• Knowledge of physics and engineering analysis fundamentals

Base Pay Range for:

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

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

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

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 (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

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