Sr. DevSecOps Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 198,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a senior security-focused engineer in Washington state to guide CI/CD security across lunar permanence projects. You’ll mentor teams, drive security compliance, and shape engineering direction for high-quality, safe software used in space systems.

Applicants should bring extensive CI/CD experience, familiarity with NIST 800-53, CMMC, and strong collaboration skills to advance secure delivery of critical aerospace software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM or equivalent experience.
• Experience working toward CMMC certification.
• Experience implementing and maintaining NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience developing and owning CI/CD pipelines delivering high-quality work.
• 10 years of professional engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Train and mentor team on CI/CD security practices.
• Set direction for project impact, quality, and engineering efficiency.
• Collect and analyze data to troubleshoot pipeline performance.
• Improve safety-critical software processes while maintaining efficiency.

Skills

CI/CD security

Mentor teammates

Data analysis

Independent work

Source control concepts

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in STEM

Tools

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Ansible

Terraform

Python

C/C++

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Role Summary

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Compensation

Base Pay 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• 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.

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 / Eligibility

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.

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. Affluent Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affluent 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.

Corporate Information

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 are 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.

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