Senior Mission Systems Engineer — Ground & Space Ops

Blue Origin LLC

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 157,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in California is seeking a senior Mission Systems Engineer to lead requirements, verification and validation activities for the MTN ground system and mission operations capability. You will define interfaces, collaborate with spacecraft, mission operations and ground software teams, and ensure the architecture meets mission objectives across long light-time delays.

The role emphasizes disciplined planning, rigorous testing, and adherence to CCSDS standards while maintaining a

Qualifications

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.
8+ years of experience in ground systems architecture, spacecraft operations, requirements, verification and validation, and CCSDS standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Identify, derive, develop, and maintain mission systems requirements and interface control documents.
Define ground system and external interfaces and ensure traceability.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across flight vehicle systems, ground software, and mission operations.
Define architectures enabling real-time and store-and-forward operations.
Plan and perform product update cycles, integration, and validation activities.
Conduct testing of ground system functionality and measure performance.
Perform flight software to ground system integration and testing.
Ensure alignment with NASA and CCSDS standards for civil deep space missions.