Devops Software Engineer - II

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Aerospace Engineering, Affirmative Action, Ansible, Avionics, CDL Driver's License, Cargo/Freight, Cloud Computing, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Debugging Tools, DevOps, Disability Accommodations, Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Electrical Engineering, Emulators, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, GitHub, Green Construction, Hardware Design and Simulation Software, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High Level Architecture (HLA), IP (Internet Protocol), Java, Jenkins, Leadership, Legal, Linux Operating System, MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, Material Moving, Medical Records, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Military, Onboarding, Operating Systems, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RS-232, Regulations, Road Tests, Simulation, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Startup, State Laws and Regulations, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Test Design, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), Unix Operating Systems, Validation Testing

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will design and build the test assets for our Lunar Lander. The test assets will provide an environment to integrate the avionics for system development, verification, and validation. This will include developing, maintaining, and deploying software simulations and hardware emulators. The role will also include verifying, debugging, and fixing software used to take the next humans to the moon.

This particular role is to develop and maintain the deployment infrastructure needed for our avionics development and testing environments. The role will also act as a systems administrator for these systems, ensuring up time and user access.

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:

Develop and maintain an Infrastructure as Code and Over the Air Update system (IaC and OTAU)
Program in Gitlab CI/CD, Ansible, Terraform (or OpenTofu), Kubernetes, Vagrant, etc.
Deploy testing software and avionics software across local prem and cloud
Support the installation of flight avionics, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify the requirements and performance of flight software
Support problem investigation and resolution of test assets and avionics systems
Participate in the requirements, design, and architecture of testing systems
Establish and follow software development processes to ensure test equipment software is reliable, released and configuration managed

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent engineering degree
2+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code environments (Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
Advanced proficiency with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
Advanced proficiency with CI/CD tools: Gitlab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar
Experience with higher-level programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#
Experience with HAProxy, Nginx, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant experience
Experience in a fast paced startup culture
Experience in large multi-domain codebases
Experience interfacing with microservice backends
Experience with IP networking
Experience with communications protocol: RS-232, UDP, CAN, or similar
Recent experimentation in Agentic software interfaces (MCP)
Experience with distributed simulation implementation standards such as HLA or DIS
Experience with DO-178, NPR-7150, or similar guidelines

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.

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.

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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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Blue Origin LLC

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