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Blue Origin · 4 hours ago

Ground Software Engineer III - Blue Ring

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Ground Software Engineer to lead the development of a mission-critical orchestration platform managing their global ground station network, focusing on scalable and reliable solutions for spacecraft communications.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop distributed software systems for ground station network orchestration and core infrastructure services

Test and integrate software systems that run on both commercial and in-house developed hardware

Implement mission planning and scheduling tools for contact-window planning, resource allocation, and operational timeline management

Conduct comprehensive post-mission analytics to evaluate ground network performance metrics, identify optimization opportunities, and generate technical recommendations for system improvements

Collaborate with external customers to architect secure, high-performance interfaces for Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) systems and payload data transfer workflow

Create APIs and secure interfaces for ground station command and control

Develop interactive web dashboards with real-time visualization capabilities

Design and implement integration frameworks for third-party ground stations and external customer systems

Create automated workflow engines for routine operations, anomaly response, and autonomous sequences

Establish comprehensive monitoring systems with configurable alerts to ensure operational stability and visibility across the network

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, networking, and RF/DSP engineers to deliver scalable, secure solutions

Qualification

PythonC++LinuxSoftware DevelopmentAWSJavaScriptAPI DevelopmentNetwork ProtocolsAnsibleRF ConceptsMonitoring ToolsCRM PlatformsCommunication SystemsProblem-SolvingCollaborationWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

5+ years of professional software development experience

5+ years of experience with Python, C++ or Rust

5+ years of experience working in Linux environments

Experience developing, testing, and maintaining production-quality software

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness from their previous assignments

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

Strong written and communication skills to support end-to-end customer testing for both internal programs and external clients

Preferred

Proficiency in JavaScript and experience building backend or full-stack applications

5+ years of experience working on ground station or communication system operations

Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure

Experience designing and consuming APIs including RESTful services

Working knowledge of network protocols including TCP and UDP

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

Familiarity with Ansible (for deployment and configuration management)

Understanding of RF and modulation/demodulation concepts

Understanding of networking concepts such as routing, latency, bandwidth, and reliability

Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools in production environments

AI experience for State of Health diagnosis in NOC and network orchestration environments

Proven experience implementing and integrating OSS and BSS systems within telecommunications or similar industries

Hands-on experience working with CRM platforms, preferably Salesforce, including configuration, integration, and process automation

Strong understanding of customer lifecycle management, front end interfacing, and sales enablement features within CRM tools

Demonstrated experience integrating systems and workflows across the full mission chain, including mission planning and operations, Monitoring & Control (M&C) systems, ground station scheduling and resource allocation, with a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end data flows between these systems