Software Engineer II - ACE

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 spaceflightThis 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.The Software Development Engineer II will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software solutions that directly support aerospace engineers. This role involves developing and sustaining internal and external web applications, desktop tools, and data management processes. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, mission-critical software that meets evolving aerospace project requirements.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain internal web applications to support the automation and interpretation of engineering standardsDeveloping 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 CSSDeveloping 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 environmentsWrite REST, SQL, & GraphQL, queries to retrieve dataCreate front-end GUI's and back-end API'sInterface directly with internal customers and subject-matter-experts during the full software product development life cycle to assess their problems, create prototypes, and continuously develop and improve softwareStrike the appropriate balance between building quickly and accruing minimal technical debtCreate project plans & keep project task lists up to date (i.e. Jira boards)Take ownership of medium-sized projects & initiatives with minimal oversightInvolved in the full lifecycle of customer communication from gathering initial requirements to obtaining feedback on new featuresLeverage Databricks, SQL, and Python to aggregate, analyze, and present data effectively.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent degree2+ years of development experienceFront-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Typescript, JSX, React), UX/UI design, data visualizationBack-end expertise: Creating logic & APIs with Python/Flask/FastAPI, fetching data from APIs (REST & GraphQL)Proven proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScriptExperience with GitLab, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and version control best practicesFamiliarity with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) for application deploymentStrong troubleshooting and debugging skills across various software development layersStrong willingness & ability to continue education to learnPreferred Qualifications:Work experience in non-software engineering fields such as manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or aerospace engineeringFamiliarity with CAD, analysis, and simulation toolsStrong ability for presenting complex data sets in simple and easy-to-understand waysKnowledge of data-structures/algorithmsKnowledge of vector databases, load testing

Created: 2025-12-22