Software Development Engineer III
About The Position
Blue Origin is hiring a Software Development Engineer III for the New Glenn Data Engineering, Software, and Automation (DESA) team. The role supports development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. As a Front-End Developer, you will create and enhance tools for managing foundational engineering data across spaceflight systems, working with specialists and the teams that design, operate, and maintain New Glenn vehicles. The work turns complex data into actionable insights to support decision-making. The role calls for autonomy, proactive alignment with team objectives, clear communication, and modern collaborative software development practices, including clean code, documentation, and version control. You will own and refine requirements and deliver results using modern data, cloud, and web technologies. Blue Origin describes its mission as enabling millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth, and emphasizes safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum status requirement. A standard background check is required for all positions; additional checks or credentials may apply to certain job profiles.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of enterprise-level development experience.
- Experience with Material UI.
- Experience with React and ES6.
- Experience with unit testing.
- Experience with git.
- Ability to quickly absorb information in an unfamiliar domain and translate it into software.
- Self-driven, with the ability to seek out requirements and propose solutions with minimal direction.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to configuration management systems.
- Experience with React Testing Library.
- Experience with Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience with Linux, Docker, Rancher, and Kubernetes.
- Experience with PostgreSQL databases.
- Experience with microservice architecture.
- Experience with aerospace systems.
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with DESA Technical Product Managers and customers to develop front-end user interface requirements and contribute to backend database design.
- Incrementally deliver functional user interfaces in coordination with team priorities.
- Contribute to the overall UI strategy for the DESA tools suite.
- Develop as part of an agile team, building consensus on designs and participating in code reviews.
- Integrate in-house and off-the-shelf systems using APIs, custom service layers, work queues, and monitoring solutions.
- Challenge existing approaches and identify ways to build better solutions.
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 regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company discretion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
