Job description

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will lead a team of software developers to build best-in-class software applications that drive increased efficiency for our engineers within the Blue Engines business unit. You will define coding standard methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products that ultimately support the development, delivery, and sustainment of all our engines. You will be the single-threaded-leader in ensuring that the solutions we deliver as a team effectively aligns with the needs of our business customers and business processes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work directly with customers to develop requirements, define problem spaces, create user stories, demonstrate functionality, testing and validation Ability to transform abstract or ambiguous requests into clearly defined requirements In consultation with customer and stakeholders, develop and maintain the product vision and detailed development package, and roadmap Drive all aspects of the software development life cycle from design, implementation, testing, to deployment of the back-end and front-end systems Create and maintain product artifacts to support development efforts and business requirements Coordinate on team priorities and developer requirements to enable incremental delivery of functionality Capture user feedback and integrate into product version releases Develop software in an agile team framework, including building consensus on designs, conducting demos, and organizing / supporting Sprints The ability to quickly absorb information in an unfamiliar domain and translate it into software Think outside the box. Challenge why things are done a certain way and figure out ways to improve existing solutions or processes. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of a B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or engineering fields Minimum of 5 years of software or data product development experience Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or verification & test of hardware A demonstrated ability to manage development of complex end-to-end software Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills throughout all levels of an organization Ability to build trusting relationships with customers Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum Preferred Qualifications Experience with configuration management systems such as Windchill Familiarity with Amazon Web Services Experience with unit testing and test-driven development Familiarity Python, Next.js Understanding of RESTful, GraphQL APIs Understanding of PostgreSQL or other databases Understanding of both relational and non-relational databases Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $141,162.00 - $197,626.80 Other 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 EEOCompliance blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

Requirements

Must-haves

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Work directly with customers to develop requirements, define problem spaces, create user stories, demonstrate functionality, testing and validation
Ability to transform abstract or ambiguous requests into clearly defined requirements
In consultation with customer and stakeholders, develop and maintain the product vision and detailed development package, and roadmap
Drive all aspects of the software development life cycle from design, implementation, testing, to deployment of the back-end and front-end systems
Create and maintain product artifacts to support development efforts and business requirements
Coordinate on team priorities and developer requirements to enable incremental delivery of functionality
Capture user feedback and integrate into product version releases
Develop software in an agile team framework, including building consensus on designs, conducting demos, and organizing / supporting Sprints
The ability to quickly absorb information in an unfamiliar domain and translate it into software
Think outside the box. Challenge why things are done a certain way and figure out ways to improve existing solutions or processes.
Minimum of a B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or engineering fields
Minimum of 5 years of software or data product development experience
Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or verification & test of hardware
A demonstrated ability to manage development of complex end-to-end software
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills throughout all levels of an organization
Ability to build trusting relationships with customers

Nice-to-haves

Experience with configuration management systems such as Windchill
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services
Experience with unit testing and test-driven development
Familiarity Python, Next.js
Understanding of RESTful, GraphQL APIs
Understanding of PostgreSQL or other databases
Understanding of both relational and non-relational databases

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Platform: workday
Effort: long

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