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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Flight Software Engineer III - Platform - Project Sunrise - Orbital Data Centers - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $151,000 - $231,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Literacy, DevOps, Embedded Software, Github, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Ansible, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Virtualization Technology, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/flight-software-engineer-iii-platform-project-sunrise-orbital-data-centers/12250696?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. * 3+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on platform engineering, DevOps, or test automation. * Strong programming and scripting skills (e.g., Python, C++, Bash). * Demonstrated experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions). * Experience with automated testing frameworks and simulation environments. * Familiarity with containerization and virtualization technologies (e.g., Docker, QEMU). * 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. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with embedded software development and cross-compilation toolchains. * Knowledge of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing methodologies and infrastructure. * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). * Familiarity with software development for regulated or mission-critical industries. * A passion for building tools and automation that empower engineering teams. Special Mentions: * Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. ## Description As a Flight Software Platform Engineer, you will be the backbone of our development process. Your mission is to build and maintain the infrastructure that enables the entire flight software team to develop, test, and deploy code with speed and confidence. This is a generalist role for an engineer who is passionate about automation, tooling, and creating a world-class development environment. You will own the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline, develop the core test harnesses, and ensure the team has a stable and efficient "inner loop" for their daily work. 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