Spacecraft Software Systems Engineer II - Blue Ring (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Application Information Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Job Overview Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. In this role you will be part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, working across organizations to connect spacecraft, payload, and ground elements to define advanced solutions for customers. The position supports the Flight Software Architect in defining system‑level software requirements and allocations for space and ground systems. Responsibilities Collaborate with the Blue Ring Flight and Ground Software Teams to define software and system requirements. Analyze mission requirements and ensure accurate flow‑down and traceability to software elements in the system architecture. Generate MBSE artifacts such as space vehicle state and mode definitions, operational constraints, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, and behavior diagrams for flight software and ground system engineering efforts and interface design. Serve as a subject‑matter expert on spacecraft and ground system capabilities and constraints to support the definition of multiple candidate architectures for software interfaces to meet evolving customer needs for a growing set of mission types and spacecraft. Support the derivation and allocation of requirements to lower levels of the system architecture to optimize the Blue Ring software architecture. Relocation provided. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent technical field. 3+ years of related experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or related fields. Previous experience with flight software development teams to implement satellite operational software. Familiarity with spacecraft operations, command & control, and/or communications uplink/downlink technologies. Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering or system architecture diagrams. Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle and the “Systems Engineering V.” Proven problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Active U.S. Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. Desired Qualifications Spacecraft command & control software experience. Software or scripting language experience. Experience with MBSE/Systems Modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw, or Rhapsody. Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as DODAF, UAF, or NASA SMAF. Spacecraft to ground‑system interface familiarity. Experience with interface test requirements and use of Engineering Development Units (EDUs) for unit and integration testing. Experience across the product life cycle. Familiarity with spacecraft initialization and mission operations concepts. Experience with system requirements elicitation, derivation, and allocation. Knowledge of collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA. Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture or a related discipline. Compensation WA applicants: $96,310.00 – $134,833.65. Other site ranges may differ. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, and an education support program. Paid time off: up to four (4) weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays. Eligibility for bonuses and other incentive compensation at the company’s discretion. 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