Flight Operations Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

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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!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will design and deploy test systems and software for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of component, sub-assembly, and vehicle level testing. We develop ground test data acquisition and control systems based on NI, Allen Bradley and Semiens PLC, acquisition and control hardware that will test fluid, mechanical, and electrical development and flight systems of our engines and launch vehicles. Our team provides support for business units and programs across Blue Origin for critical development, qualification, and acceptance testing.
In this role, you will be a foundational member of our development operations team working closely with our software engineering team to ensure our software is robust and reliable. You will develop CI/CD pipelines and other automation tooling to run virtually and on embedded computers and work to define the strategy for software traceability. In addition to your primary responsibilities, you will build dashboards and metrics analysis tools used to report stability and quality to senior leadership as well as the rest of the team.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, deploy, and manage automated testing and deployment processes
• Define and implement our scalable infrastructure
• Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices within the SW team
• Develop internal tools to drive software team productivity
• Provide analytics on the tools the software team deploys

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• B.S. degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering. Other engineering or science degrees will be considered if experience in above responsibilities is met
• 3+ years of experience creating automations using CI/CD platforms (GitLab, Github actions, Azure pipelines)
• 3+ years of experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• 3+ years of experience with distributed on-prem system deployment, management, and monitoring
• Solid knowledge of Windows and Linux scripting
• Knowledge and proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
• Knowledge and practical usage of version control systems (Git)
• Experience in an Agile environment and working in a multi-developer team on multi-app/service platforms
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and frameworks
• Stay on the cutting edge of systems, networking, security, and virtualization technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with monitoring and logging tools (Datadog, Grafana)
• Experience with tooling around LabVIEW, C#, React, C++, Python, Linux
• Experience working with on-prem hardware in test environments
• Working knowledge of cluster technologies (Kubernetes, Rancher, Flux, Fleet)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker)
• Knowledge of automation tools (Ansible / Terraform / Helm)

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
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.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.