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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!\nThis 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 work with other software systems engineers and other discipline teams to ensure compliance to standards and define processes around the required compliance. You will also have long term vision and strategy for the products to truly sustain lunar missions.\nWe 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!\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nLead in architectural discussions to advocate for scalable and secure DevOps practices. \nDesign and implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify issues, ensuring system reliability and performance. \nLead initiatives to enhance automation, improve deployment frequency, and reduce manual interventions. \nConduct regular audits of CI/CD pipelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. \nDevelop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights into system performance and team productivity. \nEngage in code reviews, pair programming, and technical workshops to foster a culture of learning and innovation. \nCollaborate with developers and program managers to design and develop CI/CD pipelines for avionics software deployed to development hardware, simulated environments, and hardware-in-the-loop systems. \nTrain, guide, and mentor team members on CI/CD best practices. \nSet direction and goals for the team regarding project impact, product quality, and engineering efficiency. \nCollect and analyze data to understand and troubleshoot pipeline performance. \nUnderstand the safety-critical software development process and create tools to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. \nMinimum Qualifications:\nBS or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent practical experience. \n8+ years professional experience minimum. \nExperience with Linux, Docker, Continuous Integration and Delivery \nExperience developing and owning CI/CD pipelines that deliver high quality work to customers continuously. \nExperience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback. \nAdvanced knowledge and experience with AWS and its tools \nFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code and technologies used to achieve this (Terraform/CloudFormation) \nHands-on experience with software defined networking (VPC, Subnets, Firewalls, VPNs, etc.) \nHands-on experience with containerization technologies (such as Docker) and orchestration platforms (such as Kubernetes) \nHands-on experience with Rancher for centralized management, provisioning, and governance of Kubernetes clusters across distributed environments \nProficiency with RKE2 (Rancher Kubernetes Engine 2), including cluster deployment, upgrades, and hardening in security-conscious environments \nExperience implementing and operating Longhorn for distributed block storage, including volume management, backups/snapshots, and disaster recovery \nIn depth knowledge with the following tools: \nAlloy \nLoki \nPrometheus \nHashicorp Consul \nHashicorp Vault \nExperience deploying to, and managing, an on-premises/cloud hybrid infrastructure solution \nExperience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback. \nExperience with Python \nExperience with GitLab \nAbility to work independently and as part of a team. Proven understanding of source control tools and concepts such as git workflows, versioning, branching. \nAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nStrong experience in leading complex DevOps projects from inception to completion, involving multiple stakeholders. \nExperience in engaging with end-users and stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback for continuous improvement. \nDemonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and new technologies quickly. \nExperience with scripted and compiled languages such as python, and C/C++. \nExperience using configuration as code tools to manage physical workstations (Ansible, etc.) \nExperience with Agile methodologies \nAerospace Industry experience with safety critical software and/or tools qualification activities \nExperience with NPR 7150.2D \nBase Pay Range for:\nCO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35\nWA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55Other 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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