Deep Space Ground Systems Software Engineer

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is recruiting a software engineer to design, develop, and maintain the user services layer and external APIs for data delivery across deep space missions. You will implement DTN, CCSDS, and related interfaces, collaborating with systems engineers and mission partners to ensure robust data flows between Mars relay users, the relay network, and Earth-based services.

You will develop automated tests, optimize performance for long light-time delays, and mentor peers on scalability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience with production code in Python, Java, C++, or similar languages.
• Experience developing and maintaining external-facing APIs for data delivery.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with space mission ground systems, spacecraft operations, or related domain.
• Familiarity with space communication protocols (CCSDS, DTN, Bundle Protocol).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for the user services layer, including DTN implementation, customer data routing, and external APIs for payload data delivery.
• Build and evolve ground system software interfaces connecting Mars relay users, the relay network, and Earth-based services.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and mission partners to translate requirements into robust software designs.
• Develop automated tests, perform integration testing, and tune performance across deep space delays.
• Implement ground system interfaces conforming to CCSDS and DTN standards for civil deep space missions.
• Engage with NASA and mission partners on software interface design and integration.
• Document software architecture, interfaces, and procedures; support deployment to operations teams.
• Mentor peers on software engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

APIs

AWS/Azure

Agile

Space domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DTN

CCSDS

MaROS

Job description

Blue Origin is recruiting a software engineer to design, develop, and maintain the user services layer and external APIs for data delivery across deep space missions. You will implement DTN, CCSDS, and related interfaces, collaborating with systems engineers and mission partners to ensure robust data flows between Mars relay users, the relay network, and Earth-based services.

You will develop automated tests, optimize performance for long light-time delays, and mentor peers on scalability and