Ground Station Software Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,931 - $211,303 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing distributed software systems, with a strong focus on ground station network operations and core infrastructure services. Proficient in Python, C++, and Linux environments, with a solid understanding of API development, software automation, and real-time data visualization.

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Python ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingLinux Environment ExperienceAPI DevelopmentSoftware Automation

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentTesting and IntegrationProduction-Quality Software MaintenanceReal-Time VisualizationAutomated Workflow EnginesGround Station OperationsRESTful API DesignGenerative AI Software DevelopmentTCP and UDP KnowledgeRF and Modulation Knowledge

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsCollaboration in Cross-Functional TeamsResourcefulnessTrust BuildingStrong Written and Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWS Cloud InfrastructureAnsibleMonitoring ToolsLogging ToolsObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or EngineeringU.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Industry Keywords

Ground Station Network OperationsTelecommunicationsMission PlanningOperationsM&C Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudJavaScriptLinuxPythonRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop distributed software systems for ground station network operations and core infrastructure services
Test and integrate software systems running on commercial and internally developed hardware
Conduct post-mission analytics to evaluate ground network performance, identify optimization opportunities, and recommend system improvements
Collaborate with external customers to architect secure, high-performance TT&C software interfaces and payload data transfer workflows
Create APIs and interface documentation for ground station command and control
Develop interactive web dashboards with real-time visualization
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 monitoring systems with configurable alerts for network stability and visibility
Collaborate with software, networking, and RF/DSP engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions
Support Blue Origin’s Quartz program and its global ground infrastructure network

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience implementing software automation to reduce test time and automate operational features
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
Demonstrated resourcefulness in previous assignments
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships
Strong written and communication skills for end-to-end customer testing
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee
Preferred: proficiency in JavaScript and backend/full-stack application development
Preferred: 5+ years of ground station or communication system operations experience
Preferred: AWS cloud infrastructure experience
Preferred: RESTful API design and consumption
Preferred: generative AI software development experience
Preferred: TCP and UDP knowledge
Preferred: Ansible familiarity
Preferred: RF and modulation/demodulation knowledge
Preferred: networking concepts including routing, latency, bandwidth, and reliability
Preferred: monitoring, logging, and observability tools
Preferred: AI experience for State of Health diagnosis in NOC and network orchestration environments
Preferred: OSS and BSS integration experience in telecommunications or similar industries
Preferred: CRM platform experience, preferably Salesforce
Preferred: customer lifecycle management, front-end interfacing, and sales enablement knowledge
Preferred: full mission-chain systems and workflow integration experience, including mission planning, operations, M&C systems, ground station scheduling, and resource allocation
Blue’s Standard Background Check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results