Senior Systems Engineer (Top Secret Clearance required)

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

As part of a hardworking team of engineers as a Senior Systems Engineer you will play a meaningful role in the design development integration and maintenance of ground-based systems that support our space missions and advancing ground capabilities. This includes understanding of related capabilities such as cross domain solutions cyber security architectural principles and the needed software development standards ensuring secure and efficient communications between various security domains.

We are looking for someone to apply their vision passion technical expertise leadership skills and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Join us in enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit earth - passion for our mission is required!

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to capture requirements define systems architecture and develop detailed system design specifications.

• Develop software solutions that facilitate secure data transfer between various security domains ensuring compliance with relevant security policies and standards.

• Conduct system-level testing solving 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance is required.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Systems Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in space mission ground systems with a focus on NSS software development and network protocol security policies standards and requirements.

• Strong understanding of security protocols encryption and data integrity principles.

• Expertise in requirements definition and management preferably using DOORS Next Generation (DNG)

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a different audience.

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

• 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:

• Masters 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 communications protocols for space applications (e.g. CCSDS DDS etc.)

• 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)

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Culture Statement

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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.

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