Software Development Engineer - Early Career (Start ASAP)

Join Blue Origin as an early career Software Development Engineer contributing to safe, reusable spaceflight systems in a collaborative environment.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.
• Working on projects involving applied systems analysis, software testing, quality assurance, DevOps, and data analysis based on placement.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design solutions that accelerate vehicle development, testing, and operations.
• Troubleshooting and fixing software issues on both server-side and client-side.
• Being matched with an appropriate engineering team based on skillset, experience, and business needs.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a BS Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field earned within the last year, able to start by Fall 2026.
• Experience with a modern, object-oriented language such as Java, C#, C++, Python, etc.
• Knowledge of computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to write efficient, working code to solve problems.
• Experience using source control such as git.
• Relevant internship, co-op, or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and support a culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self-driven with minimal direction.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or lawful admission as refugee or asylum granted (per export control regulations).

Desired qualifications include:

• Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Experience with on-premises and cloud infrastructures, particularly AWS.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and practices such as git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with rich user experience development using 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for Washington applicants: $110,623.00 - $154,871.85 (ranges may differ by location).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Up to four weeks paid time off per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and additional benefits depending on role and job level.

How to Apply

Include your internship, co-curricular, and research experience in your resume along with relevant programming languages used. If you have not used a tool professionally, include relevant coursework demonstrating preparation for the role. Indicate preferred location in your application.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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