Software Development Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)

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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! 

We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.  

• Kent, WA 

• As a part of a passionate team of engineers, you will contribute to the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance. 

• Based upon your placement, your projects may involve many aspects of applied systems analysis, software testing, quality assurance, DevOps, data analysis. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand their needs and design solutions that accelerate all phases of vehicle development, testing, and operations.  

• Troubleshoot and fix software issues at multiple levels, including both server-side and client side. 

• Minimum of a BS Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.  

• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.  

• Experience with:  

• A modern, object-oriented language such as Java, C#, C++, Python, etc. 

• Applying computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms. 

• Solving problems by writing efficient, working code. 

• Utilizing source control such as git. 

• Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities. 

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.   

• Flexible and adaptable mindset. 

• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction. 

• Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.   

• Experience with on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures, particularly AWS.  

• Experience with modern development tools and practices such as git, Docker, and Kubernetes.  

• Familiarity with rich user experience development in 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.   

We are solving challenging, new problems and we need people to represent a wide variety of perspectives. Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more. 

When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings. If you haven’t yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles. 

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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.