Software Engineer III

Software Engineer

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 is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As a Software Engineer in the Scientific Computing team, you will build the computational solvers and infrastructure that enable our engineers to push the boundaries of rocket engine design and analysis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain solvers and infrastructure supporting engineering design, analysis, and test workflows.
• Gather project requirements from engineering teams.
• Plan roadmaps for development projects and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and documentation for all delivered tools.
• Create APIs for seamless integration with commercial and internal analysis products.
• Implement numerical methods for engineering simulation and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing software for analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in structural analysis techniques (loads, dynamics, FEM, or fatigue)
• Strong proficiency in Python or Julia for scientific computing.
• Experience with at least one compiled language used for scientific computing, such as Fortran, C, C++, or Rust.
• Demonstrated ability to gather requirements and deliver technically complex solutions.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience working with FEM software (Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Optistruct, or NASGRO, etc.).
• Experience with CFD software (ANSYS Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, etc.) or chemical kinetics tools.
• Experience with systems modeling tools (ModelCenter, Matlab/Simulink, Python-based frameworks).
• History of working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Experience developing or modifying physics-based solvers (FEM, CFD, or systems models).
• Familiarity with rocket engines and analysis in challenging environments.
• Experience with generative AI, LLMs, or other AI-assisted workflow acceleration.
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes) or HPC schedulers (SLURM, PBS).
• Web application development experience (React or Angular frameworks).
• Experience with SQL and data engineering.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with version control (Git, SVN) and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience working in an agile environment.

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $150,931.00 - $211,303.05 WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80 Other 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.

Export Control Regulations

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
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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