Principal Ground Systems Engineer

7 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Blue Origin Full time
Job Description

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled Ground Systems Engineer to join our Test & Flight Operations team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the definition of the CONOPS, requirements, architecture definition, and implementation for the ground segment of Blue Ring's space data networking capability.
  • Identify, define, and maintain the interfaces specifications between the ground segment and customer mission networks to ensure seamless integration.
  • Collaborate with the space segment team to define and implement the ground segment tools for managing multiple communication payloads hosted on deployed Blue Ring spacecraft.
  • Develop processes and procedures to validate the integrity and functionality of end-to-end data flows and communication interfaces.
  • Support the operations team in creating related operations products, including tools, procedures, documentation, and training materials.
  • Participate in operations for the Blue Ring missions.
Requirements:
  • B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical field.
  • Minimum 10+ years of industry-related experience.
  • Expertise defining, developing, and fielding production software.
  • Experience in RF or optical communication protocols for both space-to-ground and space-to-space data links.
  • Knowledgeable in terrestrial network communication protocols and their application.
  • Experience in spacecraft or payload operations.
  • Strong understanding of complex systems engineering principles and methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • M.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical field.
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and Cloud Architectures (for example, AWS).
  • Experience with Command and Control (C2) software tools.
  • Experience with Mission Planning and Contact Planning systems.
  • Experience with Front End Processor software tools.
  • Experience with CCSDS and/or common space-ground protocols.
  • Experience with integration of modems, antennas, and Front-End Processors.
  • Experience with AES-256 crypto key management as well as architecting of encryption/decryption solutions.
  • Experience working on large complex programs with multiple partners.
  • First principles knowledge of all major spacecraft subsystems.
  • Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).
  • Experience with requirements definition and management, preferably using DOORS Next Generation.
  • Experience with configuration and product data management tools, preferably Windchill.
  • Familiarity with version control, preferably Git.


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