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As a Lunar Data Applications Engineer, you are responsible for building data models, crafting intuitive visuals, and providing analysis that helps Blue Origin build a road to the Moon. Within the Lunar business operations organization, we build relationships with budget owners to technical design teams that cover the design, build, and operate lifecycle. Our team accelerates program operations and strengthens the value of analytics in modern aerospace., * Designs and builds data models supporting Lunar program planning, tracking configuration, schedule, and technical performance across Lunar Permanence programs
- Creates dashboards and key metrics used by program leadership for decision-making and business reviews
- Develops automated data pipelines using Python and SQL to enable teams across engineering, supply chain, configuration management, production, and operations
- Partners with budget owners and technical teams to identify analytics needs and deliver self-service reporting solutions
- Leads technical data modeling efforts for cross-functional analyses spanning multiple Lunar programs
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Establishes data quality standards and documentation practices that enable team scalability, 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, 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
Requirements
- Active listening, digs into root causes, and translates pain points into actionable solutions
- Demonstrates strong business acumen and understands complex program operations
- Takes ownership of ambiguous problems and delivers high-quality solutions independently
- Creates intuitive data visualizations that tell compelling stories and drive adoption
- Writes clear documentation that enables others to understand and extend your work
- Thrives in fast-paced environments where priorities shift as programs evolve, * Passion For Our Mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- 4+ years SQL experience with either Python, and/or Spark as a plus
- Demonstrable experience with GenAI tools to generate, review, and deploy code, especially data reporting tools (e.g. Claude Code, Codex, Databricks Apps)
- Experience with professional visualization tools (e.g. Databricks / Tableau / PowerBI / etc.)
- Experience working with customers to gather requirements and present data solutions, * 2+ years building models and reports with Databricks (preferably with Certified Data Analyst Associate)
- Experience using Git, Gitlab for code management (Branching / Merging, CI/CD, Variables, Deployment)
- Experience building automated data pipelines using Python, DBSQL, and/or Spark
- Experience with AWS infrastructure and tools (ECS, RDS, Lambda, etc.)
- Experience with hierarchical data structures, especially with hardware bill of materials and production plans
- Domain knowledge in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and/or aerospace
Benefits & conditions
$141,162.00-$197,626.80 life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), stock options United States, Florida, Merritt Island 8082 Space Commerce Way (Show on map) Aug 04, 2026
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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface., * 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.
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