Blue Origin · 4 hours ago
Spacecraft Systems Engineer, Interface Definition and Control
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$99K/yr - $139K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles and systems. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will manage interface control systems for a satellite constellation, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with various engineering teams.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the interface control systems for TeraWave's multi-orbit satellite constellation, ensuring seamless communication between LEO and MEO satellites
Create and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) that define the physical, electrical, and logical interfaces between satellite subsystems and ground systems using a Model Based approach
Develop and implement command and control protocols for satellite operations, including fault detection, isolation, and recovery systems
Perform system-level analysis and simulations to evaluate interface performance under various operating conditions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including avionics, software, power systems, propulsion and thermal engineers to ensure all satellite interfaces meet system requirements
Design and validate satellite-to-ground communication interfaces for TeraWave's enterprise-grade user and gateway terminals
Develop test procedures to verify interface functionality and performance during integration and testing phases
Troubleshoot interface and control system issues during development, integration, and on-orbit operations
Support the development of satellite command systems that remotely control satellites from the ground
Participate in design reviews and technical meetings to ensure interface requirements are properly implemented
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
3+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering with focus on interface design and control systems
Demonstrated experience developing interface control documents and specifications for satellite systems
Proficiency in satellite communications protocols and standards
Experience with satellite command and control systems design and implementation
Familiarity with systems engineering processes, requirements management, and verification methods
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for simulation and analysis
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing of spacecraft systems
Preferred
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience with high-throughput satellite communications systems
Knowledge of Q/V-band RF communications and optical inter-satellite links
Experience with multi-orbit satellite constellation design and operations
Familiarity with satellite network management systems
Experience with CCSDS standards for spacecraft communications
Background in developing fault-tolerant control systems for space applications
Experience with satellite integration and testing campaigns
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for satellite communications
Previous work on commercial satellite communications programs
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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