Title: Systems Reliability Engineer II

Location: Greater Seattle Area | Space Coast, FL | Huntsville, AL

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R60832

Description:

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 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Reliability Engineer 2 to join our Operations Technology team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems and processes that enhance the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our operational infrastructure. If you have a passion for creating robust, automated solutions in a fast-paced environment and are driven by our mission and vision, we want to hear from you.

The Operations Technology team is creating digital infrastructure for the entire Operations organization, with a primary focus on building scalable solutions that automate our business processes. You will bring your perspective to aerospace applications for Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin's facilities. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and ready to dive in, applying their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Interviews will conduct a technical assessment

Responsibilities:

• Configure, develop, and maintain robust automations within third-party enterprise procurement software, specifically Coupa and Vroozi.
• Design, develop, and deploy automated workflows to streamline standard administrative tasks, including approval workflow changes, user provisioning, and license assignments.
• Automate complex business processes based on defined parameters, such as vendor management (activations & deactivations), invoice approvals, and part serial number assignment.
• Implement and manage code versioning control for all automation scripts and configurations using GitLab.
• Design and implement audit and compliance metrics to identify and flag poor data entry and management practices. Deploy automated escalation processes to drive adherence to data quality standards.
• Monitor system performance and reliability via Datadog, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations to improve compute resource utilization, system uptime, and overall operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and integrate solutions across various operational systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2+ years of progressive experience in a Systems Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, or Software Development role focused on automation and system reliability.
• Proven experience building configurations, automations, and integrations within enterprise-wide procurement or ERP software.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Ruby) for developing robust automation solutions.
• Solid experience with version control systems, particularly Git and GitLab.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement automated workflows and business processes.
• Experience with system monitoring and alerting tools; Datadog experience specifically preferred.
• Strong understanding of SRE principles related to reliability, scalability, performance optimization, and incident response.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with various teams.

Desired:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Direct experience configuring and automating features within Coupa and Vroozi.
• Familiarity with the aerospace industry or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with data analytics or business intelligence tools for reporting and compliance monitoring.

Compensation 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.

• 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

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