Senior Spacecraft Data Architect & Telemetry Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Spacecraft Data Systems Engineer to design and implement data architectures connecting flight software to ground operations. You will shape data interfaces and storage, and collaborate across flight software, test, and operations teams to meet mission needs.

Responsibilities include leading CTDB/Parameter DB development, data uplink/downlink, and scalable data strategies for multiple vehicles, while ensuring safety and reliability in spaceflight missions.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, applied mathematics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in spacecraft development and operations.
• Proven experience in CTDB development and telemetry data management.
• Familiarity with spacecraft flight software design and architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C, or C++.
• Experience with CCSDS standards (command/telemetry formats).
• Automation of data processes and deployment for testing on flight hardware.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams (IT, operations, systems engineering).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Command and Telemetry Database and the Parameter Database development, and define file management and onboard data storage.
• Manage data for uplink to the spacecraft, onboard command sequences, data transfer, telemetry downlink, and data prioritization.
• Define data architecture strategies differentiating CTDB and Parameter data.
• Develop a roadmap for scalable data architecture across a fleet of vehicles.
• Shape program areas to enable effective data management and data handling architecture.

Skills

CTDB development

Telemetry data

C/C++

CCSDS standards

Python/Java

Data automation

CI/CD pipelines

System architecture

Education

B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Flight software tools

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Spacecraft Data Systems Engineer to design and implement data architectures connecting flight software to ground operations. You will shape data interfaces and storage, and collaborate across flight software, test, and operations teams to meet mission needs.

Responsibilities include leading CTDB/Parameter DB development, data uplink/downlink, and scalable data strategies for multiple vehicles, while ensuring safety and reliability in spaceflight missions.