Senior Space-to-Ground Communications Engineer

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Communication Operations Engineer for Ground Operations focused on the Blue Ring spacecraft. You will own integration and ongoing operations of communications interfaces between ground systems and on-orbit assets, developing and validating critical ground operations processes to ensure robust, reliable communication throughout mission life.

You will lead cross-functional teams, document procedures, and drive automated operational concepts while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, software engineering, or similar.
• 8+ years in on-orbit spacecraft or ground operations.
• Experience with scheduling/operating remote ground terminals.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational integration of ground antenna networks into the Blue Ring ground system.
• Document ground operations procedures, flight rules, and CONOPS for reliable comms.
• Develop and execute comms plans for Blue Ring missions (contact scheduling, data links).
• Define ground software requirements with mission systems teams.
• Support pre-flight validation and testing for end-to-end comms system.
• Act as senior technical contributor during real-time mission ops.

Skills

Spacecraft operations

Ground operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Citizenship eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

DSN experience

RF/antenna systems

Ground stations

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Communication Operations Engineer for Ground Operations focused on the Blue Ring spacecraft. You will own integration and ongoing operations of communications interfaces between ground systems and on-orbit assets, developing and validating critical ground operations processes to ensure robust, reliable communication throughout mission life.

You will lead cross-functional teams, document procedures, and drive automated operational concepts while coordinating with