Senior Space Software Engineer: Ground Systems & DTN APIs

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and maintain user-services-layer software for Mars relay data delivery. You will work on ground-system interfaces, APIs, and integration with NASA and mission partners.

The role requires strong coding skills (Python/Java/C++), experience with cloud platforms, and familiarity with CCSDS/DTN standards. A Master's degree is preferred, and candidates should be US citizens or eligible for clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 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 AWS or Azure and DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with space mission ground systems or related domain.
• Familiarity with CCSDS, DTN, and Bundle Protocol.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain user-services-layer software, including DTN implementation and data routing.
• Build and evolve ground-system software interfaces connecting Mars relay users, the relay network, and Earth services.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and mission partners to translate requirements into software designs.
• Develop automated tests, perform integration testing, and tune performance for long-delay links.
• Implement ground-system interfaces conforming to CCSDS and DTN Bundle Protocol standards.
• Engage NASA and mission teams on software interface design and integration.
• Document software architecture, interfaces, and operational procedures.
• Support deployment and handoff to operations teams.
• Mentor peers on software engineering best practices, scalability, reliability.

Skills

Python/Java/C++

API development

AWS/Azure

Agile

CCSDS/DTN

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/EE or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DOORS Next Generation (DNG)

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and maintain user-services-layer software for Mars relay data delivery. You will work on ground-system interfaces, APIs, and integration with NASA and mission partners.

The role requires strong coding skills (Python/Java/C++), experience with cloud platforms, and familiarity with CCSDS/DTN standards. A Master's degree is preferred, and candidates should be US citizens or eligible for clearance.