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Software Engineer II - ACE
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Blue Origin 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. This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain internal web applications to support the automation and interpretation of engineering standards
Developing and maintaining code with the team’s primary tech stack: Python (for back-end/data), JavaScript/TypeScript (front-end and server-side), Node.js, React, HTML, and CSS
Developing and Maintaining RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) applications, including building document ingestion pipelines, cleaning and chunking data, managing metadata, utilizing vector databases (ChromaDB), and implementing embedding models (Hugging Face, OpenAI LLMs, etc.)
Use GitLab to manage code and CI/CD pipelines deploying to Kubernetes environments
Write REST, SQL, & GraphQL queries to retrieve data
Create front-end GUI’s and back-end API’s
Interface directly with internal customers and subject-matter-experts during the full software product development life cycle to assess problems, create prototypes, and continuously develop and improve software
Strike the appropriate balance between building quickly and accruing minimal technical debt
Create project plans & keep project task lists up to date (i.e. Jira boards)
Take ownership of medium-sized projects & initiatives with minimal oversight
Involved in the full lifecycle of customer communication from gathering initial requirements to obtaining feedback on new features
Leverage Databricks, SQL, and Python to aggregate, analyze, and present data effectively
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent degree
2+ years of development experience
Front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Typescript, JSX, React), UX/UI design, data visualization
Back-end expertise: Creating logic & APIs with Python/Flask/FastAPI, fetching data from APIs (REST & GraphQL)
Proven proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with GitLab, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices
Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) for application deployment
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across various software development layers
Strong willingness & ability to continue education to learn
Preferred Qualifications
Work experience in non-software engineering fields such as manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or aerospace engineering
Familiarity with CAD, analysis, and simulation tools
Strong ability for presenting complex data sets in simple and easy-to-understand ways
Knowledge of data-structures/algorithms
Knowledge of vector databases, load testing, and performance optimization
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Culture and Compliance Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We hire on the basis of qualifications, performance, and abilities and provide equal opportunity for hire, promotion, and other terms regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Export Control, Background Check & Privacy Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. A background check is required for all positions; additional checks may apply for certain profiles. California residents should reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Note: This description includes core responsibilities and qualifications for the role and may include additional information such as benefits and location; it does not enumerate every task or requirement.
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Software Engineer II - ACE
role at
Blue Origin 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. This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain internal web applications to support the automation and interpretation of engineering standards
Developing and maintaining code with the team’s primary tech stack: Python (for back-end/data), JavaScript/TypeScript (front-end and server-side), Node.js, React, HTML, and CSS
Developing and Maintaining RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) applications, including building document ingestion pipelines, cleaning and chunking data, managing metadata, utilizing vector databases (ChromaDB), and implementing embedding models (Hugging Face, OpenAI LLMs, etc.)
Use GitLab to manage code and CI/CD pipelines deploying to Kubernetes environments
Write REST, SQL, & GraphQL queries to retrieve data
Create front-end GUI’s and back-end API’s
Interface directly with internal customers and subject-matter-experts during the full software product development life cycle to assess problems, create prototypes, and continuously develop and improve software
Strike the appropriate balance between building quickly and accruing minimal technical debt
Create project plans & keep project task lists up to date (i.e. Jira boards)
Take ownership of medium-sized projects & initiatives with minimal oversight
Involved in the full lifecycle of customer communication from gathering initial requirements to obtaining feedback on new features
Leverage Databricks, SQL, and Python to aggregate, analyze, and present data effectively
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent degree
2+ years of development experience
Front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Typescript, JSX, React), UX/UI design, data visualization
Back-end expertise: Creating logic & APIs with Python/Flask/FastAPI, fetching data from APIs (REST & GraphQL)
Proven proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with GitLab, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practices
Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) for application deployment
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across various software development layers
Strong willingness & ability to continue education to learn
Preferred Qualifications
Work experience in non-software engineering fields such as manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or aerospace engineering
Familiarity with CAD, analysis, and simulation tools
Strong ability for presenting complex data sets in simple and easy-to-understand ways
Knowledge of data-structures/algorithms
Knowledge of vector databases, load testing, and performance optimization
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Culture and Compliance Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We hire on the basis of qualifications, performance, and abilities and provide equal opportunity for hire, promotion, and other terms regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Export Control, Background Check & Privacy Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. A background check is required for all positions; additional checks may apply for certain profiles. California residents should reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Note: This description includes core responsibilities and qualifications for the role and may include additional information such as benefits and location; it does not enumerate every task or requirement.
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