Software Engineer II – Lunar Permanence

Job Description:

• Collaborate extensively with engineers to deliver features from the roadmap
• Implement new features using backend and frontend technologies including Java, JavaScript, and React
• Integrate with AWS products including DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, and SNS
• Participate in code reviews and help peers write high-quality code
• Communicate ideas through words, diagrams, and code
• Diagnose and resolve issues in existing software
• Address technical challenges as they arise
• Develop tools that change how Lunar Permanence stores, analyzes, and automates engineering data

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience writing software and deploying it to production environments
• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as Java or C++
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and common data structures
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to deliver production-ready code
• Ability to write efficient, working code given clear requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships in a team setting
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Passion for space exploration and commitment to Blue Origin's mission
• Aerospace/systems engineering experience or software development experience in an aerospace environment preferred
• Experience with React, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript preferred
• Experience deploying software to AWS services such as RDS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, and S3 using Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code technologies preferred
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code preferred
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies preferred
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering or other relevant aerospace industry experience preferred
• U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or with asylum granted
• Required to complete Blue's Standard Background Check

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results; not guaranteed