Mission Systems Engineer III – Top Secret Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information

BLUE ORIGIN

Mission Systems Engineer at Blue Origin developing mission systems requirements for space and ground operations. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective real-time spacecraft operation and integration.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,814 - $167,738 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Ground Systems architecture and spacecraft operations, with a strong focus on software development in Python and implementing CCSDS communications protocols. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and conduct thorough testing and validation of complex systems.

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Ground Systems ArchitectureSoftware Development in PythonCCSDS Communications ProtocolsSpacecraft OperationsActive Top Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Mission Systems RequirementsVerification and ValidationIntegration and Test ActivitiesFlight Software IntegrationPerformance Measurement

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCollaborative Work Style

Industry Keywords

Spaceflight OperationsCommand & ControlMission PlanningFlight DynamicsComplex System Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, derive, develop, and maintain Mission Systems requirements, including traceability and verification and validation approach
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing flight vehicle systems, ground software, flight control operators, and payload customers
Define the ground system and data communications architectures and designs that enable highly effective and labor-efficient real-time spacecraft and ground system operation
Define and maintain ground element interface requirements and control documents
Plan and perform frequent mission system product update cycles, integration and test activities, and validation exercises leading to operations training events and flight
Conduct testing of ground system functionality and measure performance
Perform flight software to ground systems integration and test
Perform analysis to ensure operability across the Space-Ground System, and support efforts to improve operability where justified

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or related technical field
5+ years of experience in Ground Systems architecture in the context of spaceflight operations
Software development, particularly Python
Spacecraft operations: command & control, mission planning, flight dynamics
Implementing CCSDS communications protocols and standards
Experience in a complex system lifecycle – requirement 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
Active Top Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Bonuses based on individual contributions and company results