Software Engineer II - ACE

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

The Software Development Engineer II will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software solutions that directly support aerospace engineers. This role involves developing and sustaining internal and external web applications, desktop tools, and data management processes. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, mission-critical software that meets evolving aerospace project requirements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain internal web applications to support the automation and interpretation of engineering standards
• Developing and maintaining code with the team’s primary tech stack: Python (for back-end/data), JavaScript/TypeScript (front-end and server-side), Node.js, React, HTML, and CSS
• Use GitLab to manage code and CI/CD pipelines deploying to Kubernetes environments
• Write REST, SQL, & GraphQL, queries to retrieve data
• Create front-end GUI’s and back-end API’s
• Interface directly with internal customers and subject-matter-experts during the full software product development life cycle to assess their problems, create prototypes, and continuously develop and improve software
• Strike the appropriate balance between building quickly and accruing minimal technical debt
• Create project plans & keep project task lists up to date (i.e. Jira boards)
• Take ownership of medium-sized projects & initiatives with minimal oversight
• Involved in the full lifecycle of customer communication from gathering initial requirements to obtaining feedback on new features
• Leverage Databricks, SQL, and Python to aggregate, analyze, and present data effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent degree
• 2+ years of development experience
• Front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Typescript, JSX, React), UX/UI design, data visualization
• Back-end expertise: Creating logic & APIs with Python/Flask/FastAPI, fetching data from APIs (REST & GraphQL)
• Proven proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with GitLab, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices
• Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) for application deployment
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across various software development layers
• Strong willingness & ability to continue education to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in non-software engineering fields such as manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or aerospace engineering
• Familiarity with CAD, analysis, and simulation tools
• Strong ability for presenting complex data sets in simple and easy-to-understand ways
• Knowledge of data-structures/algorithms
• Knowledge of vector databases, load testing, and performance optimization
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40

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.

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