Ground Systems Engineer (Cleared)

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Ground Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to support our expanding initiatives within the NSS community. The successful candidate will have significant experience in the development of systems that can effectively operate in these types of secure environments. This includes a demonstrated understanding of related capabilities such as cross-domain solutions, cyber security architectural principles, and the needed software development standards, ensuring secure and efficient communications between various security domains. As a Ground Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of ground-based systems that support our space missions and advancing ground capabilities.

This position will report to the In-Space Systems, Ground Capabilities Director.

We are looking for someone to apply their vision, passion, technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Join us in enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth - passion for our mission is required!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain ground systems advancing capabilities to support our NSS initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define systems architecture, and develop detailed system design specifications.
• Develop software solutions that facilitate secure data transfer between various security domains, ensuring compliance with relevant security policies and standards.
• Conduct system-level testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to ensure robust and reliable operation of ground systems.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, and maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on ground systems engineering best practices, including security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ensure that all ground systems deployments meet or exceed regulatory and security compliance requirements, including those mandated by the TS/SCI clearance level.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and processes; provide training and support to operational teams as required.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including government agencies and contractors, to align ground systems engineering efforts with broader program objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in ground systems engineering, with a focus on NSS software development and network protocol security policies, standards and requirements.
• Expertise in designing and implementing secure communication systems that operate across multiple security domains.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, encryption, and data integrity principles.
• Demonstrated experience in system integration, testing, and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• 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:

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Experience with space mission ground systems, including telemetry, tracking, and command systems.
• Knowledge of national security and defense-related compliance regulations.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for software development (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps).
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and services, such as AWS or Azure.
• Certification in relevant technologies and security domains is a plus.

Compensation Range for WA applicants is $136,800.00-$191,520.00. Other site ranges may differ.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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