Software Development Engineer III

Software Engineer

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 Enterprise Technology (ET), where we're developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin's mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

We are looking for a skilled, motivated engineer to join a team developing manufacturing automation and enterprise systems to drive efficiency throughout the company. As a software engineer focused on the visual factory and digital thread, you will be a key member of a team of experts supporting engine manufacturing, developing software platforms to enable real-time analysis and decision-making. You will combine hands-on CNC experience (G-code programming and shop-floor automation) with modern web/cloud development and CAD/CAM domain knowledge to integrate machines, data, and people into a cohesive, model-based enterprise. We use the latest AWS technologies and approaches to build distributed, highly available systems to achieve our goals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop tools and applications that automate manufacturing processes and standardize on performance-based benchmarks.
• Build the visual factory for CNC operations: real-time machine status, OEE, spindle/load monitoring, alarms, WIP dashboards using event-driven and streaming architectures.
• Design and implement machine connectivity and data pipelines from CNC equipment using MTConnect, OPC UA, and MQTT; contextualize with MES/ERP/QMS/PLM data.
• Enable automated CNC workflows: DNC/part program management, version control of G-code and CAM outputs, approvals/e-signatures, and digital sign-off integrated with PLM/MES.
• Create services to manage tool libraries, offsets, probing routines, setup sheets; integrate with toolcrib and inspection to close the loop on quality and throughput.
• Build web applications and APIs for machinists, NC programmers, and manufacturing engineers for scheduling, dispatching, redlining, and issue resolution.
• Identify feature gaps between ERP/MES/PLM/CAM and manufacturing needs; propose remediation and integrations.
• Partner with machinists, CAM/NC programmers, CAD designers, and quality engineers to translate cell-level needs into robust software solutions.
• Integrate CAD/CAM/PLM into the manufacturing stack to enable a closed-loop digital thread from design to NC to inspection and back.
• Build services to parse, validate, and transform CAD/CAM artifacts (for downstream use in MES/CNC/QA systems.
• Develop or maintain CNC post-processors (e.g., NX Post Builder, Mastercam posts) targeting FANUC, Siemens and Mazak controllers.
• Integrate and orchestrate toolpath simulation and collision checking; publish simulation results to visual factory dashboards.
• Enable traceability between CAD features, CAM operations, NC lines, inspection results, and nonconformances.
• Adopt DevOps practices; containerize edge and cloud services; automate deployments across environments; ensure observability and reliability.
• Uphold safety and security best practices for industrial networks and equipment.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Science, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience programming and running CNC machines with G-/M-code, parametric macros, probing cycles, and setup verification.
• Experience with major CAD and CAM systems such as Siemens NX CAD/CAM, PTC Creo, Mastercam.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to translate domain expertise into applications.
• Primary language proficiency in one of: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Java.
• Proven full-stack development experience with React, Python, FastAPI, AWS, Spring Boot, and Node.js.
• Experience with IoT Core, ELB, Lambda, CloudWatch, S3, Docker, EKS/ECS, Datadog, and Rancher/Kubernetes.
• Experience in event-driven messaging/streaming (e.g., MQTT, Kafka, Kinesis).
• Experience developing APIs and building production applications; strong SQL/database skills.
• CI/CD and IsaC practices; familiarity with migration from development to production.
• Solid understanding of version control systems and managing code/data/artifact lifecycles.
• Strong collaboration, ownership, and communication skills; bias for delivering high-quality results.
• Integrating CNC machines into enterprise systems: MTConnect/OPC UA adapters, DNC/program delivery, monitoring, and alarm/event ingestion.
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill) and their APIs/workflows; experience automating CAD/CAM release to MES/ERP.
• Experience solving complex problems by leveraging AI tools and integrating AI-powered solutions into software development workflows.

Desired:

• Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP); GitOps, IaC container orchestration, and edge deployment strategies.
• Understanding of ERP, MES, QMS, PLM, and other manufacturing software; integrating a complete digital thread.
• Real-time UIs (WebSockets/WebRTC), complex event processing, anomaly detection, SPC, and manufacturing metrics (OEE, MTBF/MTTR, scrap/yield, takt).

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.
• 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