Software Development Engineer I

About the Role

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration.

Multiple positions are available across our Business Units and will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on skillset, experience, and business needs.

Primary locations: Kent, WA

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the software development life cycle: requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.
• Projects may involve applied systems analysis, software testing, quality assurance, DevOps, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand needs and design solutions to accelerate vehicle development, testing, and operations.
• Troubleshoot and fix software issues at multiple levels, including server-side and client-side.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2027.
• Experience with:
• A modern, object-oriented language such as Java, C#, C++, Python, etc.
• Applying computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
• Solving problems by writing efficient, working code.
• Utilizing source control such as git.
• Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience demonstrating development of technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2027.
• Experience with a modern, object-oriented language (e.g., Java, C#, C++, Python).
• Experience applying computer science fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms.
• Experience solving problems by writing efficient, working code.
• Experience utilizing source control such as git.
• Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures, particularly AWS.
• Experience with modern development tools and practices such as git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with rich user experience development in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React.
• Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems, vehicle or industrial control systems, gaming systems, device drivers, or mobile devices.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Certain Job Profiles may require: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) related checks, or Merchant Mariner Credential.

Benefits

• 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%.
• 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.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.