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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!\nThe role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.Blue Ring is Blue Origin's multi-mission space mobility platform, and this team is building the next generation of intelligent ground systems that will redefine how satellite fleets are operated-moving beyond manual monitoring and reactive processes.\nWe are seeking an AI Engineer II to join the Blue Ring software team. You will contribute to the AI and machine learning capabilities embedded in Blue Ring's ground system, spanning multi-agent monitoring, conversational knowledge retrieval, and ML-driven anomaly detection that empower satellite operations at fleet scale. In this role, you will help build agent tooling, maintain RAG knowledge pipelines, develop telemetry ML models, and support production AI services that operators rely on daily.\nRole and Responsibilities:\nAs a member of the Blue Ring AI/ML engineering team, you will contribute to the AI/ML systems that form the intelligence layer for Blue Origin's satellite fleet operations. Working alongside senior engineers, you will help build, test, and deploy the agents, knowledge pipelines, and ML models that reduce operator cognitive burden and enable fleet-scale management. You will be expected to:\nMulti-Agent System Development:\nImplement and test agent components within the multi-agent architecture for telemetry analysis, anomaly detection, and reporting\nBuild and maintain integrations that connect agents to ground system services\nDevelop agent tooling, prompt templates, and orchestration logic for LLM service integrations\nBuild and maintain RAG pipeline components including document ingestion, embedding generation, and vector database indexing\nImplement retrieval strategies and answer generation workflows for operator queries\nImplement components for human-in-the-loop decision workflows, including investigation packages and remediation options\nDeploy and maintain containerized AI services using Docker and AWS infrastructure\nContribute to audit trail, observability systems, and production operations including incident response\nModel Development (Post-training and Time-series Analysis):\nPrepare and transform spacecraft telemetry data for ML model training\nAssist in training and evaluating anomaly detection and time-series forecasting models on telemetry data\nSupport automated model retraining pipelines that incorporate new flight data and operator feedback\nDevelop model evaluation scripts and metrics tracking\nRequired Qualifications:\nAble to work onsite in one of our Kent, WA, Renton, WA, or Reston, VA offices.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related field\n3+ years of professional software development experience with exposure to AI/ML applications\nProficiency in Python and familiarity with at least one AI/ML framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow)\nExperience with building or contributing to LLM-based applications, RAG pipelines, or agent-based systems\nExposure to time-series data processing, anomaly detection, or ML model training on sensor or telemetry data\nExperience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization (Docker), and basic CI/CD practices\nSolid understanding of CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and version control\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail\nGood written and verbal communication skills for documentation and team collaboration\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, or equivalent managed AI/ML services\nExperience with Databricks or similar platforms for data engineering and ML workflows\nFamiliarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, pgvector, FAISS) and embedding model pipelines\nExperience with time-series ML architectures (RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers) for forecasting or anomaly detection\nExposure to multi-agent system frameworks or agentic AI orchestration patterns\nFamiliarity with spacecraft operations, satellite telemetry, or aerospace engineering concepts\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform) and Kubernetes\nExperience with real-time data streaming systems (Kafka, Kinesis)\nFamiliarity with reinforcement learning concepts or graph neural network applications\nInterest or experience in model compression, edge deployment, or resource-constrained inference\nBase Pay Range for:\nVA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40\nWA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40Other site ranges may differ\nCulture Statement\nDon’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.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants 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.\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired 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\nRequired 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.\nRequired 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\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent 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. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue 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.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants 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 . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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