Senior Mission Systems Engineer

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. Identify, derive, develop, and maintain mission systems requirements, including traceability and verification and validation approaches .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $144,179 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ground systems architecture, spacecraft operations, and requirements management, with a strong focus on verification and validation processes. Proficient in collaborating across teams to ensure mission readiness and compliance with NASA standards.

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Ground Systems ArchitectureRequirements Definition/Verification/ValidationCCSDS Communications ProtocolsEnd-to-End Testing of Complex SystemsPython Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Requirements ManagementInterface Control DocumentsSpacecraft OperationsIntegration and TestingPerformance MeasurementMission Operations ArchitectureReal-Time OperationsSoftware Development in AWS or AzureConfiguration ManagementProduct Data Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCollaborative Work StyleAdaptability in Dynamic Environments

Tools & Technologies

DOORS Next Generation (DNG)ConfluenceJIRAGit

Industry Keywords

NASA StandardsU.S. Government Agency MissionsDelay/Disruption-Tolerant ArchitecturesDeep Space Operations Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzurePython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, derive, develop, and maintain mission systems requirements, including traceability and verification and validation approaches
Define and maintain ground element and external interface requirements and interface control documents, including user- and payload-facing interfaces
Collaborate with flight vehicle systems, ground software, mission operations, and payload/user customer teams
Define ground system and mission operations architectures for real-time and store-and-forward spacecraft and ground system operations
Plan and perform mission system product update cycles, integration and test activities, and validation exercises leading to operations training and mission readiness
Conduct ground system functionality testing and measure performance against requirements
Perform flight software-to-ground-system integration and testing
Analyze operability across the space-ground system and support improvements
Ensure mission system requirements and interfaces align with NASA and interoperability standards such as CCSDS

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience in ground systems architecture, spacecraft operations, requirements definition/verification/validation, or CCSDS communications protocols and standards
Experience across a complex system lifecycle: requirements definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification, validation, qualification, and operations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee
Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check
Preferred: experience with requirements management and traceability, preferably DOORS Next Generation (DNG)
Preferred: experience developing and maintaining interface control documents (ICDs)
Preferred: experience with NASA civil space programs and/or U.S. Government agency missions
Preferred: experience conducting end-to-end testing of large, complex systems
Preferred: familiarity with DTN, delay/disruption-tolerant architectures, or deep space operations concepts
Preferred: experience designing or operating spacecraft instruments and payloads
Preferred: experience developing, deploying, and maintaining software in AWS or Azure
Preferred: proficiency in Python
Preferred: experience with Confluence and JIRA
Preferred: familiarity with Git
Preferred: experience with configuration and product data management tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results