Software Engineer II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. Blue Origin scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directlyimpactthe history of space exploration and will requireyour commitment and attention to detail toward safe and repeatable space flight.Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space tobenefitEarth.
As a Software Engineer II, you will join a team of passionate software platform engineers, responsible for building andmaintainingdistributed services and UIs for distributed platforms intended to efficiently drive quality, schedule,and configuration management standards used daily by our engineers to design Blue’s avionics hardware and software. This role will propel the reliable operation of the company and strengthen the value of automation and data-driven decision making in modern aerospace.
We are looking for someone to apply their technicalexpertiseand commitment to quality to positivelyimpactsafe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision isrequired!
What makes our team successful?
Deeplycomprehendour customers’ problems and work to address them
Passionate about data quality and trust
Balance the needs of various customers - from compliance and standardization with those who requireflexibilityand speed
Knowledge of data storytelling and visualization, with a demonstrable record of driving adoption through crafting productsthat people want to use.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop scalable reporting, dashboards and RESTful services using Python, Typescript,SQL, and other tools
Participate inthedevelopment of automated processes to integrate disparate systems to generate engineering level reporting suitable for engineers and decision makers ofdifferent backgrounds
Develop analytical data models that support standardized metrics
Develop andmaintaindocumentation, run books, datadictionariesand guides
Work with partners and domain specialists to generate reporting, application, and integration requirements
Maintain day-to-day workflow and communication with a variety of partners across the company
Qualifications:
2+ Years of Experience Working as a Software Developerin a professionalenvironment
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Scienceor a related field, or experiencecommensuratewith education requirements
Provenexpertisein Python, TypeScript, Ruby,C#or other general purpose programming language
Demonstrated ownership of services or internal or external products
Back-endexpertise: Creating web servers & APIs with Python, Node.js and/or other server-side web frameworks (e.g.Next.js, Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Django, Flask,etc)
Front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6, Typescript, JSX, React), UX/UI design, data visualization, front-end styling frameworks such as Tailwind, Material UI, Bootstrap, etc. fetching data from APIs (REST &GraphQL)
Databaseproficiency: Writing sophisticated SQL database queries with many joins in highly normalized databases, designing normalized database schemas
Excellent written communication and presentation skills
Analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills
Understanding of modern software practices such as version control systems, CI/CD workflows, test driven development
Attention to detail andhigh levelof accuracy
Self-starter, strong bias for action
Desired:
Experience with implementing Data Quality monitoring and alerting systems
Experience with hierarchical data structures and recursive processing techniques
Experience with JIRA, Gitlab and Confluence
Experience with near real time/micro batch data feeds
Experience working with Generative AI to process highly structured data and enable others to ask questions of the data
Knowledge of ETL tools and processes
Knowledge and experience with Linux, especially as applied to Docker
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and relevant technologies
Familiarity with AWS Services, especially S3, RDS, and EC2
Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $123,714.00 - $173,199.60 WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40Other 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, 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
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 at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.