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Senior Ground Systems Engineer - Blue Ring (TS/SCI Required) Verified today

Blue Origin · Denver, CO · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-16
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About the Role

You will play a meaningful role in the software lifecycle of ground-based systems that support Blue Origin's space missions and advancing ground capabilities. This includes understanding architectural principles, requirements derivation, and software development standards to ensure secure and efficient development.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, integrate, and maintain ground systems advancing capabilities to support national security initiatives.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to capture requirements, define systems architecture, and develop detailed system design specifications.
  • Develop software solutions ensuring compliance with relevant security policies and standards.
  • Conduct system-level testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to ensure robust and reliable operation of ground systems.
  • Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, and maintenance.
  • Share technical expertise and mentorship on ground systems engineering standard methodologies, including security, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Ensure that all ground systems deployments meet or exceed regulatory and security compliance requirements, including those mandated by the TS/SCI clearance level.
  • Document system configurations, procedures, and processes; provide training and support to operational teams as required.
  • Engage with external customers, including government agencies and contractors, to align ground systems engineering efforts with broader program objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in space mission ground systems, with a focus on national security software development, standards and requirements.
  • Strong understanding of security protocols, encryption, and data integrity principles.
  • Proven experience in system integration, testing, and performance tuning.
  • Expertise in requirements definition and management, preferably using DOORS Next Generation (DNG).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work optimally in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a varied audience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or scientific field.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar.
  • Expertise in Agile, DevSecOps, AWS or Azure.
  • Experience with spacecraft subsystems and associated subsystem software.
  • Experience with communications protocols for space applications (e.g. CCSDS, DDS, GMSEC).
  • Familiarity with system safety analyses techniques including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
  • Background in working with and proposing to U.S. Government research agencies (e.g. NASA, AFRL, DARPA).

Compensation

Base pay range for Colorado applicants: $181,626.00 - $254,275.35. 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 company match of up to 5%.
  • Education Support Program.
  • Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
  • Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Eligibility for bonuses based on role type and job level.

Requirements

Applicants 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.