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

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced SEIT engineer to define system-level software requirements for spaceflight. You will work across teams to connect spacecraft, payload and ground elements, shaping software architectures for multiple missions.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in relevant fields, MBSE familiarity, and TS/SCI clearance; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 3+ years in software engineering, systems engineering or related space domains.
• Experience with flight software development or satellite ops.
• Familiarity with spacecraft operations, commands and data links.
• Knowledge of MBSE and System Architecture methods.
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle and V-model.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to define requirements across programs and missions.
• Analyze mission requirements and ensure traceability to software elements.
• Allocate requirements to lower system architecture levels.
• Produce MBSE artifacts and interface design for flight software.
• Evaluate architectures to meet evolving customer needs.

Skills

Software engineering

Systems engineering

FSW development

Spacecraft operations

MBSE

Systems lifecycle

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

TS/SCI clearance

Education

B.S. in engineering

M.S. in Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Enterprise Architect

MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Job description

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

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Background Check Required for all positions

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 Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Export Control Regulations

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.<\/p>

Culture Statement

We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.