Sr. Software Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join their In-Space Systems team in Seattle. This role involves mission planning, system requirements management, and collaboration with various teams to support space missions. Candidates should have extensive experience in aerospace engineering and hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits

Relocation provided

Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of experience in space mission flight operations.
• Strong understanding of engineering complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain mission systems requirements.
• Develop operations products with the operations team.
• Collaborate with training team for simulations.

Skills

Mission analysis

Flight planning

Operational fault management

Communication skills

Trust building

Education

B.S. in aerospace engineering

B.S. in mechanical engineering

B.S. in electrical engineering

B.S. in computer science

B.S. in physics

Tools

Git

DOORS Next Generation

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 have significant experience in the mission planning of systems that can optimally operate in these types of secure environments. The Sr. Software Engineer will have proven understanding of related capabilities such as software development standards, ensuring secure and efficient communications between various security domains.

You will also implement and maintain the code that allows for mission planning application software that operators will use to fly those vehicles.This person will play a major role in architecting, developing, integrating, and maintaining ground-based systems for space missions. In addition, you will work closely with the flight operations team, training team, and all subsystems teams.

This position will report to the In-Space Systems, Ground Capabilities Director.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, derive, develop, and maintain mission systems requirements as they pertain to mission planning, including traceability and verification and validation approaches

• With the operations team, you will develop operations products (procedures, documentation etc.) that support the mission timeline for both nominal and contingency situations

• Handle ranges of needs, constraints, and tasks from collaborators such as engineers working on flight vehicle systems, ground software engineers, flight operations, customers, and program management

• Collaborate with the training team to plan training simulations and other training activities

• Participate in operations for the Space Mobility missions

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• 10-25% Travel

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

• B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or related technical field

• 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Space mission flight operations

  • Mission analysis, flight planning and timeline development

  • Spacecraft telemetry, commanding and sequencing

  • Operational fault management

• Strong understanding of the principles and methods of engineering complex systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationsips.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or related technical field

• First principles knowledge of all major spacecraft subsystems

• Familiarity with version control, preferably Git

• Experience with communications protocols for space applications (e.g. CCSDS, DDS, etc.)

• Proven expertise in requirements definition and management, preferably using DOORS Next Generation (DNG)

• Familiarity with system safety analyses techniques including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $177,567.00-$248,593.80

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

• 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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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