Ground Software DevOps Release Engineer III (TS/SCI Required) - Blue Ring

BLUE ORIGIN•Reston, VA

10h•$150,931 - $230,513

About The Position

This position is part of Blue National Security and supports the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions through Blue Ring. The engineer contributes to the software lifecycle of ground-based systems supporting space missions and advancing ground capabilities. The role bridges development, security, and operations, owns the end-to-end software release lifecycle, manages and gates code quality using Fortify static and dynamic analysis, and supports resilient, scalable cloud infrastructure. It is responsible for stability, automation, and secure design of production environments. The engineer designs, develops, integrates, and maintains ground systems for national security initiatives; collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on system architecture and detailed design specifications; develops software in compliance with applicable security policies and standards; ensures deployments satisfy regulatory and security compliance requirements, including those associated with TS/SCI; and documents system configurations, procedures, and processes. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. Applicants must also meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of software development experience focused on national security space software development and standards.
Proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell for automation tasks, or similar languages.
Strong understanding of security protocols, encryption, and data integrity principles.
Deep hands-on expertise with Fortify Static Code Analyzer (SCA), Fortify Software Security Center (SSC), or similar SAST/DAST tools.
Experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms and DevSecOps practices such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
Strong experience managing AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure.
Expertise with Docker and Kubernetes, including EKS, GKE, or OpenShift.
Strong foundational knowledge of Linux administration and networking.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a wide audience.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
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.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, CCNA, or AWS/Azure cloud certifications.
1 to 3 years of general IT administration, help desk, or systems support experience.
Experience defining and tracking Software BOMs using tools such as Trivy, Grype, or Dependency-Track.
Familiarity with supply-chain frameworks such as NIST SSDF and SLSA.
Familiarity with hardened images such as Chainguard or Iron Bank.
Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or scientific field.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar.
Experience with space mission ground systems, spacecraft subsystems, and associated subsystem software.
Familiarity with system safety analysis techniques, including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain ground systems that advance capabilities supporting national security space initiatives.
Collaborate with multifunctional teams to define systems architecture and develop detailed system design specifications.
Develop software solutions and ensure compliance with relevant security policies and standards.
Ensure ground system deployments meet or exceed regulatory and security compliance requirements, including requirements associated with TS/SCI clearance.
Document system configurations, procedures, and processes.
Own the end-to-end software release lifecycle, manage and gate code quality using Fortify static/dynamic analysis, and support stable, automated, secure production environments and scalable cloud infrastructure.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
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 regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, possible benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results