Sr. Software Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Blue Origin

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Senior

178k-249k

23 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will have significant experience in mission planning of systems that operate in secure environments, ensuring secure and efficient communications between various security domains. You will implement and maintain code for mission planning applications used by operators, and play a major role in architecting, developing, integrating, and maintaining ground-based systems for space missions, working closely with flight operations, training, and subsystems teams.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, derive, develop, and maintain mission systems requirements related to mission planning, including traceability and verification and validation approaches.
Develop operations products (procedures, documentation, etc.) supporting the mission timeline for both nominal and contingency situations in collaboration with the operations team.
Handle needs, constraints, and tasks from collaborators such as engineers working on flight vehicle systems, ground software engineers, flight operations, customers, and program management.
Collaborate with the training team to plan training simulations and activities.
Participate in operations for the Space Mobility missions.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance is required.
B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or related technical field.
8+ years of experience in space mission flight operations, mission analysis, flight planning, timeline development, spacecraft telemetry, commanding and sequencing, or operational fault management.
Strong understanding of engineering complex systems principles and methods.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice to Have

M.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or related technical field.
First principles knowledge of all major spacecraft subsystems.
Familiarity with version control, preferably Git.
Experience with communications protocols for space applications (e.g., CCSDS, DDS).
Proven expertise in requirements definition and management, preferably using DOORS Next Generation (DNG).
Familiarity with system safety analyses techniques including FHA, FMECA, and FTA.

Qualifications

U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits & Perks

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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

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