Blue Origin

Software Development Engineer - Analysis Engineering Tools

Blue Origin$164K — $230K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in computer science, information science, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of hands-on software development experience with production systems.
  • Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, particularly compute-oriented services (EC2, Image Builder, ParallelCluster or equivalent).
  • Proficiency in at least one of: Java, Python, or C#.
  • Experience with Linux system administration, containerization (Docker), and build pipelines.
  • Familiarity with HPC concepts: job schedulers (Slurm), MPI, cluster management.
  • Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain analysis software tools and methods, ensuring they adhere to modern software practices.
  • Leverage HPC infrastructure on AWS to support automation in engineering analysis.
  • Integrate inputs and automate outputs for third-party analysis tools to enhance productivity.
  • Build and maintain containerized environments for software across Linux and macOS.
  • Develop APIs, services, and orchestration layers for scalable compute solutions.
  • Contribute to the creation and support of analysis templates and toolchains.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to streamline software delivery.
  • Mentor engineers on software development best practices.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and a supportive work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and ongoing education.
  • Collaborative environment emphasizing team mentoring and professional growth.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technology in engineering analysis.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled, motivated engineer to join a team developing automated analysis tools and methods, integrations with design and manufacturing software, and reporting/certification automations to drive efficiency throughout engineering. As a software engineer, you will be a key member of a team of experts supporting physics and engineering analysis by developing software pipelines and solutions to enable the future state of analysis.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and maintain analysis software tools and methods, including converting existing tools into modern languages following software best practices
  • Leverage HPC infrastructure and workflows on AWS (EC2, S3) to support engineering analysis automation
  • Integrate inputs and automate output formats for 3rd-party analysis tools (e.g., Ansys, Altair) to improve engineer productivity and throughput.
  • Build and maintain containerized development and execution environments for analysis software across Linux and macOS platforms.
  • Develop APIs, services, and job orchestration layers (e.g., Slurm, OpenMPI) to enable scalable, self-service compute for engineering teams.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of Blue Analysis Templates and supporting toolchains.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for analysis software delivery.
  • Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to identify automation opportunities and develop solutions that reduce manual effort.
  • Mentor a team of structural and mechanical engineers on best practices for software development and deployment.

Qualifications:
  • BA/BS in computer science, information science, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of hands-on software development experience with production systems.
  • Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, particularly compute-oriented services (EC2, Image Builder, ParallelCluster or equivalent).
  • Proficiency in at least one of: Java, Python, or C#.
  • Experience with Linux system administration, containerization (Docker), and build pipelines.
  • Familiarity with HPC concepts: job schedulers (Slurm), MPI, cluster management.
  • Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
  • Solid understanding of version control (Git) and DevOps practices.
  • Strong code review experience, including modernization of legacy tools.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across teams.

Desired:
  • Degree or educational certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
  • Experience with HPC-as-a-service platforms
  • Familiarity with engineering analysis workflows or CAE tools.
  • Experience supporting macOS and Linux development environments in parallel..
  • Interest in applying AI/ML to improve analysis automation and efficiency.


Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80


Other site ranges may differ

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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Size
3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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