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Software Systems Integration Engineer III (Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance Required) Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Production · first seen 2026-09-03
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About the role

This position is part of Blue National Security, focused on design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. You will work within the Mission Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team supporting the Mission Integration team.

What you will do

  • Support the definition of multiple candidate architectures for software interfaces to meet evolving customer needs for a growing set of mission types with a new product line of spacecraft in development
  • Collaborate with flight and ground software teams to define, develop, and integrate software systems
  • Develop hardware to software interface definitions and execute the designs through the program lifecycle
  • Design, develop, and implement comprehensive mission software test plans and procedures for space missions and their interfaces
  • Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to software development, testing, and use
  • Continuously enhance testing methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Minimum qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of proven experience in space systems software development, testing, and execution
  • Knowledge of space mission operations and satellite systems
  • Proven experience in software development and testing within the aerospace industry or similar
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Spacecraft Flight software, Command and control software, Software or scripting language, Spacecraft and ground system interface test requirements and use of Engineering Development Units (EDUs) for Unit and Integration testing, Software and Hardware in the loop testing
  • Knowledge of current systems engineering test and integration tools and methodologies
  • Enjoys a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Strategic system thinking, excellent written and oral communication skills, proactive in moving the program forward through team collaborations, ability to earn trust, and maintain positive and professional relationships
  • Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required
  • Willing to take polygraph for Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

Preferred qualifications

  • M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of proven experience in space systems software development, testing, and execution
  • Spacecraft to ground-system interface familiarity
  • Familiarity with spacecraft initialization and mission operations concepts
  • Experience across the product life cycle (pre-conceptual design through operational support)
  • 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)
  • Experience with verification of requirements and using Systems Engineering tools such as DOORs, ETM, Windchill and Cameo

Compensation

Base Pay Range: CO applicants $110,938.00 - $155,312.85; WA applicants $121,023.00 - $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.

What we offer

  • Relocation provided
  • Travel expected up to 10% of the time
  • 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 weekly 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. Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions.