Software Development Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)
About The Position
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! We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are Kent, WA. As a part of a passionate team of engineers, you will contribute to the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance. Based upon your placement, your projects may involve many aspects of applied systems analysis, software testing, quality assurance, DevOps, data analysis. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand their needs and design solutions that accelerate all phases of vehicle development, testing, and operations. Troubleshoot and fix software issues at multiple levels, including both server-side and client side.
Requirements
- 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 2026.
- 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 that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.
- Projects may involve many aspects of applied systems analysis, software testing, quality assurance, DevOps, data analysis.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand their needs and design solutions that accelerate all phases of vehicle development, testing, and operations.
- Troubleshoot and fix software issues at multiple levels, including both server-side and client side.
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%, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
