Spacecraft Software Systems Engineer II - Blue Ring (Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance Required)

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

TS/SCI clearance to start

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Mission Systems SEIT team. You will define software requirements and allocations for spaceflight programs, collaborating with flight software, systems, hardware, and customer teams.

The role emphasizes MBSE, architecture traceability, and collaboration across disciplines. A BS in engineering and several years in software/systems engineering, plus TS/SCI clearance, are expected.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 3+ years in software/systems engineering or related.
• Prior experience with flight software development teams.
• Familiarity with spacecraft ops and C&C tech.
• MBSE experience and systems engineering lifecycle knowledge.
• TS/SCI clearance ability to start.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to define requirements across multiple programs and missions.
• Analyze mission requirements and ensure traceability to software elements.
• Allocate requirements to optimize the software architecture.
• Generate MBSE artifacts and interface designs for flight software.
• Act as SME on spacecraft and ground system capabilities.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

TS/SCI clearance

MBSE

System models

Education

B.S. in engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Enterprise Architect

MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work across organizations, to connect spacecraft, payload, and ground elements to define advanced solutions for our customers. This role is on the Mission Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) team and supports the Flight Software Architect in defining system level software requirements and allocations to define the software implementation approach for space and ground systems. Your vision will drive project success and make a significant impact in our field. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of professionals, including customers, team members, systems engineering, architecture, hardware, and software teams.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical experience, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance required to start

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Collaborate with the Blue Ring Flight and Ground Software Teams to define requirements across multiple programs, customers and missions
• Analyze mission requirements for multiple mission types and ensure accurate flow‑down and traceability to software elements in the system architecture
• Support the derivation and allocation of requirements to lower levels of the system architecture to optimize the Blue Ring SW architecture
• Generate MBSE artifacts such as space vehicle States and Modes definitions, Operational Constraints, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, and behavior diagrams for flight software and ground system engineering efforts and interface design
• Perform as a subject matter expert on spacecraft and ground system capabilities and constraints to support the definition of multiple candidate architectures for software interfaces to meet evolving customer needs for a growing set of mission types with a product line of spacecraft in development

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent technical field
• 3+ years of related experience in one or a combination of the following: software engineering/software development, systems engineering, space‑to‑ground software design and/or interface definition
• Prior experience developing or working with FSW development teams to implement satellite operational software
• Familiarity with spacecraft operations, command & control, and/or spacecraft communications uplink and downlink technologies
• Familiarity with, or experience in, Model‑Based Systems Engineering, such as System Models and/or System Architecture diagrams
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle and the “Systems Engineering V”
• Proven problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Active US Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Spacecraft command & control software experience
• Software or scripting language experience
• Experience with MBSE/System Modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw, or Rhapsody
• Familiarity with System Architecture frameworks such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), or NASA Space Mission Architecture Framework (SMAF)
• Spacecraft to ground‑system interface familiarity
• Experience with spacecraft & ground system interface test requirements and use of Engineering Development Units (EDUs) for Unit and Integration testing
• Experience across the product life cycle (pre‑conceptual design through operational support)
• Familiarity with spacecraft initialization and mission operations concepts
• Experience with system requirements elicitation, derivation and allocation
• Knowledge of collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA
• Familiarity with formal risk and opportunity management processes
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture or a related discipline

Base Pay Range For

CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25 WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other Site Ranges May Differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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