Senior Space Segment Software Systems Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Support flight software and subsystem teams in defining system-level software requirements and allocations for spacecraft software implementation .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $133,500 - $186,899 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in flight software development, systems engineering, and spacecraft integration, with a strong focus on software lifecycle management and verification processes. Proficient in developing and implementing software requirements and guidelines while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

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Flight Software DevelopmentSystems Engineering FundamentalsSpacecraft OperationsEmbedded Software DevelopmentCCSDS Standards

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Hard Skills

Software Requirements DevelopmentSoftware Verification StrategiesSystem Design and IntegrationCommand and ControlSpacecraft CommunicationsSoftware Lifecycle ReviewsHardware IntegrationMessage BusesNetwork CommunicationDebugging and Root Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

CFSF PrimeJiraGitLabCI/CD PipelinesModel-Based Systems Engineering

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace SystemsSpacecraft SubsystemsTest EngineeringConfiguration ManagementFault Management

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support flight software and subsystem teams in defining system-level software requirements and allocations for spacecraft software implementation
Coordinate overall software architecture strategy and implementation approach
Create guidelines and procedures for software development, implementation, and verification strategies
Oversee software development resources and allocations, and create and maintain software-related interface control documents
Conduct software lifecycle reviews, including code walkthroughs, requirements reviews, test readiness and results reviews, and acceptance test reviews
Review and approve software management plans covering development, testing, maintenance, configuration management, and fault management
Oversee flight software verification and spacecraft integration test activities
Provide mentoring and direct technical assistance for flight software development, testing, systems engineering, commands, telemetry, and CONOPS
Coordinate with internal, payload, and other users to ensure software interfaces are adequate and agreed upon
Assist in developing software requirements that are understandable, valid, traceable, and verifiable
Provide technical mentoring for junior engineers across Blue Ring
Collaborate with spacecraft development engineers, flight software developers, spaceflight operations, test engineering, and ground system engineers
Develop standards and processes and ensure adherence to them
Connect flight software data with spacecraft systems functions, ground operations, and test engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical field
10+ years of related experience in the design, development, and test of aerospace systems, preferably spacecraft
Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and experience in multiple system lifecycle phases
Familiarity with spacecraft operations, command and control, and/or spacecraft communications
Experience developing or testing flight software
Experience developing an integrated system with depth in one or more spacecraft subsystems, and/or system design and integration
Familiarity with spacecraft flight software design and architecture, such as cFS or F Prime
Understanding of embedded software development concepts, including hardware integration, message buses, scheduling, and network communication
Domain experience with spacecraft systems and subsystem functions, interfaces, and communication protocols, including serial, 1553, Ethernet, and embedded software
Experience with CCSDS standards, including command and telemetry formats
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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: M.S. degree in a relevant technical field
Preferred: Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI poly
Preferred: Experience debugging and identifying root cause at the hardware/software boundary
Preferred: Experience defining and performing complex trade studies
Preferred: Experience using hardware and software testbeds and lab environments for software and system verification
Preferred: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software development practices
Familiarity with Jira, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with or experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering, including system models and/or system architecture diagrams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
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
Up to four weeks of paid time off 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