Software Development Engineer - Early Career

Position: Software Development Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)
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 spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
** Early Career Pathways:
** We offer two pathways for full-time employment (please indicate your preference in your application):
* Direct Hire:
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.
* New Graduate Rotation Program:
This one-year development program enables you to expand your engineering skillset through a variety of hands-on experience and mentorship. Throughout your three four-month rotations, you'll explore a variety of fields supporting our business units:
New Shepard, New Glenn, Blue Engines, Lunar Permanence, In-Space Systems, Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering, and Operations. Upon completing this uniquely personalized program, you'll collaborate with the Program Manager to determine the best team fit for your ongoing career.
** Timeline:
** Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis staring in early September. Due to the high volume of applications, please expect to hear back from us approximately one month after applying.
** 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, Dev Ops, 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.
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* 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…