Spacecraft Data Systems Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Ensure spacecraft satisfy critical partner needs .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,938 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in spacecraft development and operations, with a strong focus on Command and Telemetry Database management, data architecture design, and integration of flight software. Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, and familiar with CCSDS standards and Agile methodologies.

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Command & Telemetry Database ManagementSpacecraft TelemetryData ManagementJava ProgrammingCCSDS Standards

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Hard Skills

Command & Telemetry Database DevelopmentData Architecture DesignData ManagementTelemetry DownlinkCommand SequencingJava ProgrammingPython ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingAI and Machine Learning TechniquesData Governance

Tools & Technologies

JiraGitLabCI/CD PipelinesCloud InfrastructureHardware Testbeds

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft DevelopmentFlight Software DesignAgile MethodologiesData ProcessingSpacecraft System Functions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaJavaScriptPythonTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure spacecraft satisfy critical partner needs
Craft vehicle and ground data architectures for mission capabilities
Connect flight software data to systems functions, ground operations, and test engineering
Shape program requirements, operational descriptions, and system designs to meet customer needs
Interpret functional description documents and command/telemetry definitions to create data and data-handling architecture for Blue Ring satellites
Guide data format, streams, and storage development and testing
Work with spacecraft development engineers, flight software developers, spaceflight operations, and test engineering to implement data architecture use cases
Detail data architecture and develop standards and processes
Ensure sufficiency in data products and align data interfaces and interactions across interconnected systems
Lead Command and Telemetry Database and Parameter Database development
Define file management and onboard data storage
Manage uplink data, onboard command sequences, data transfer, telemetry downlink, and data prioritization within flight software and memory-management devices
Define data placement strategies between CTDB and Parameter data
Develop scalable data architecture roadmaps for telemetry and command data across vehicle fleets
Anticipate future payload and mission requirements
Shape payload, spacecraft, and program data-management and data-handling processes and criteria
Travel expected up to 10% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, applied mathematics, or related field
8+ years of experience in spacecraft development and operations
Proven experience developing and managing Command & Telemetry Databases (CTDB)
Proficiency in spacecraft telemetry, data management, and command sequencing
Familiarity with spacecraft flight software design and architecture
Experience with CCSDS standards, including command and telemetry formats
Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, C, or C++
Background in software development and automation for data solutions
Experience with Command and Control (C2) or Flight Software (FSW) software tools
Ability to integrate data sets and parameter information files with Integration & Test, Ground & Spaceflight Operations, and Systems Engineering teams
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted refugee or granted asylum
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software development practices
Proficiency applying AI and machine learning techniques to data processing
Experience with data governance, security methodologies, and compliance
Understanding of the full OSI stack and application/data layers
Domain expertise in spacecraft system and subsystem functions, interfaces, and communication protocols
Experience debugging and identifying root cause at the hardware/software boundary
Experience using hardware testbeds and lab environments for software and system verification
Understanding of cloud infrastructure for data deployment and orchestration
Experience with Jira, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines
Active TS/SCI is desired but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
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%
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 and job level