Senior Software Engineer, Deep Space Ground Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a senior software engineer to design, develop, and maintain user services and external APIs for Mars relay data delivery. You will build ground interfaces, collaborate with mission partners, and ensure reliable operation across deep space delays.

Requires 8+ years in software development (Python/Java/C++), API experience, and familiarity with CCSDS/DTN standards. Seattle on-site role with strong teamwork and inclusion culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ 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.

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 and implementations.
• Develop automated tests, perform integration testing, and tune performance to ensure reliable operation across deep space light-time delays.
• Document software architecture, interfaces, and operational procedures; support deployment and handoff to operations teams.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

APIs

Cloud platforms

Agile

DTN

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DOORS Next Generation

MaROS

CCSDS

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a senior software engineer to design, develop, and maintain user services and external APIs for Mars relay data delivery. You will build ground interfaces, collaborate with mission partners, and ensure reliable operation across deep space delays.

Requires 8+ years in software development (Python/Java/C++), API experience, and familiarity with CCSDS/DTN standards. Seattle on-site role with strong teamwork and inclusion culture.