Senior Ground Data Systems Engineer - Space-to-Ground Lead

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

401(k) Match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr. Ground Data Systems Engineer to lead RF/communications development and ground data system design across space and ground boundaries.

You will work with Ground System, Software, Mission Systems and Flight Operations engineers, defining interfaces, verification plans, and production releases in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role requires strong technical leadership, experience in Space-to-Ground communications, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, computer science, physics, or related field.
• 10+ years experience in Space-to-Ground Communications and ground systems including RF, architecture, software design and telemetry/commanding.
• Experience with CCSDS, OSI stack, and ground data interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Derive and maintain Ground Data Systems requirements with verification approaches.
• Collaborate with flight vehicle, ground software, Integration & Test, and external vendors.
• Define ground data system and communications architectures across diverse mission requirements.
• Plan and document requirement verification and validation for Ground Data Systems.
• Lead production software releases, integration, and training events.

Skills

RF Communications

Ground Data Systems

Software Design

Telemetry & Command

CCSDS Standards

DSN Ranging

Ground Modems

Requirements Verification

Education

B.S. in aerospace engineering

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Windchill

Git

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr. Ground Data Systems Engineer to lead RF/communications development and ground data system design across space and ground boundaries.

You will work with Ground System, Software, Mission Systems and Flight Operations engineers, defining interfaces, verification plans, and production releases in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role requires strong technical leadership, experience in Space-to-Ground communications, and a commitment to safety and quality.