Blue Origin

Software Development Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)

Blue Origin$110K — $154K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • Graduated within the last year with ability to start by Fall 2026.
  • Familiarity with a modern object-oriented programming language (Java, C#, C++, Python, etc.)
  • Understanding of computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience in writing efficient, working code and utilizing source control (git).
  • Relevant internship/co-op experience demonstrating both technical and leadership skills.
  • Strong ability to build professional relationships and work flexibly both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the software development life cycle: requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.
  • Work on applied systems analysis, software testing, quality assurance, DevOps, and data analysis.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design solutions for vehicle development and operations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software issues on both server-side and client-side.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (basic and supplemental).
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, plus 14 company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.

Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Primary locations:

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


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • 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.


Qualifications:
  • 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.


Desired:
  • 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.


How to prepare:

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.

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $110,623.00 - $154,871.85

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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