Lead Software Development Engineer - Lunar Permanence
BLUE ORIGINDenver, Colorado, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted March 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
We are building a road to space for the benefit of Earth, humanity’s blue origin. Our team is focused on radically reducing the cost of access to space and harnessing its vast resources while mobilizing future generations to realize this mission. Blue Origin builds reusable rocket engines, launch vehicles, in-space systems, and lunar landers. Discover more at BlueOrigin.com. *We hope you engage with us and our community. However, we reserve the right to remove derogatory or off-topic comments from our social media accounts. Thank you for understanding.*
Job Description
Blue Origin is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer to join their Lunar Permanence business unit. The role will involve developing a next-generation platform for systems and software development teams across the Lunar programs, with a focus on creating sustainable infrastructure for crew and cargo transport from Earth to the lunar surface.
Requirements
- Work with developers and program managers to architect and develop full-stack web applications
- Train, guide, and mentor team members on full-stack development best practices
- Set direction and goals for the team regarding the platform architecture and influence the feature roadmap
- Collect and analyze customer data to understand and troubleshoot application usage and performance
- Deeply understand the safety-critical software development process and find ways to create and apply tooling to make the process more effective and efficient
Benefits
- 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%
- Education Support Program