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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.This role supports the software, systems, and controls infrastructure that powers Blue Origin's aerospace initiatives. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, engineers, and technicians, you will share in the team's impact on building and optimizing the automated platforms, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and DevOps tooling that enable our engineering teams to innovate at scale.
You will collaborate closely with development teams across all of the Autonomous Ground and Flight Systems. Every day, you will innovate to build the frameworks, automation, and infrastructure needed to support our software engineering platforms and continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines.
For this specific role, your day-to-day activities will focus on designing and implementing DevOps solutions that improve team efficiency, managing cloud infrastructure, and supporting the automation frameworks that enable rapid software delivery. You will collaborate with development teams to understand their needs and build robust CI/CD pipelines, manage API deployments, and optimize infrastructure performance. As a member of the broader technical leadership, you will have input into architecture decisions, implement and optimize critical systems, and help ensure reliability and performance at scale.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to operational excellence to positively impact how our engineering teams deliver software. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design, build, and manage CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure
Manage cloud infrastructure and hybrid cloud deployments
Deploy, manage, and integrate REST API applications and services
Implement infrastructure automation and configuration management
Improve operational efficiency and reduce software delivery cycle times
Support API integration across multiple engineering teams and platforms
Contribute to software factory improvements and DevOps tooling
Mentor peers on infrastructure best practices and automation techniques
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
1+ years of professional DevOps or infrastructure engineering experience
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or equivalent)
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management
Familiarity with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
Experience with higher-level programming languages such as Python, Bash, Go
Experience with CI/CD tools and practices
Experience deploying, managing, and integrating REST APIs
Experience using AI development tools and assistants (Claude Code, Roo Code, or equivalent)
Experience building, integrating, and deploying AI Agents
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose complex infrastructure issues
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience building and deploying REST API applications
Experience using AI software development frameworks (LangChain, Google ADK, or equivalent)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
Background in aerospace software development
Experience with hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure
Knowledge of real-time control systems, optimization, or planning concepts
Understanding of software engineering principles and DevOps best practices
Experience with container orchestration at scale
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $121,323.00 - $169,852.20Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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Benefits
Benefits include: 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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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