Sr. DevSecOps Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a cybersecurity engineer to ensure compliance with safety-critical software processes and security standards across lunar lander software development.

You'll work with cross-disciplinary teams to define requirements for next-gen lunar missions, build tooling, and guide CI/CD security practices in a fast-paced aerospace environment. U.S. citizenship or eligible status is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working toward CMMC certification.
• Experience implementing and maintaining NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience developing and owning CI/CD pipelines delivering high quality work.

Responsibilities

• Inform and ensure compliance to security standards with developers.
• Mentor team on CI/CD security practices.
• Set direction for project impact and engineering efficiency.
• Improve safety-critical software processes while maintaining efficiency.

Skills

Security standards compliance

CI/CD security

Git workflows

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer engineering / electrical engineering / CS / math / physics / aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

Docker

NIST 800-53

CMMC

Job description

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.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, 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 diverse engineers, you will work with other cyber security experts and other discipline teams to ensure compliance to standards and define processes around the required cyber compliance. You will also be part of the team working to define the requirements of the next human-rated lunar lander. Software is the heart of space vehicle development so your ability to collaborate with other discipline teams effectively will be an important aspect of this role. You will also have long term vision and strategy for the products to truly sustain lunar missions.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Work with developers to inform and ensure compliance to all relevant security standards.
• Train, guide, and mentor team members on CI/CD best practices from a security perspective.
• 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.
• Deeply understand the safety-critical software development process and find ways to create and apply tooling to make the process more secure while maintaining efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working toward CMMC certification.
• Experience implementing and maintaining NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience developing and owning CI/CD pipelines that deliver high quality work to customers continuously.
• 10 years professional experience
• Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
• 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, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Linux, Docker, Continuous Integration and Delivery
• 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 cloud resource and physical workstations (e.g.: Ansible, Vagrant, Terraform, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Experience with Agile methodologies Aerospace Industry experience with safety critical software and/or tools qualification activities
• Experience with NPR 7150.2D and DO-178C

Base Pay Range For

CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35 WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55

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

• 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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