At Blue Origin, we envision 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. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As part of a growing team of experts, you will work with a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of Ground System, Software, and Mission Operations Engineers, working on performing ground and operations development tasks supporting both space-to-ground and ground-to-ground links throughout their full system lifecycle. This includes working with stakeholders including ground stations, flight software, operators, and our external partners. You will help drive design and documentation for how Ground Software will meet requirements and how it will interface to other entities. You will enjoy a fast-paced dynamic environment, contributing innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead data and communications subsystem architecture definition and implementation to interface with the baseline ground and mission planning systems Identify, derive, develop, and maintain mission systems requirements including traceability and verification and validation approaches Provide products for major design reviews Support the operations team by creating operations products (procedures, documentation etc.) for the commanding and monitoring for both nominal and contingency situations of the payload subsystem Manage a complex variety of needs, constraints, and tasks from mission stakeholders, including engineers representing flight vehicle systems, ground software engineers, mission operations, customers, and program management Collaborate with the training team to plan training simulations and other training activities Minimum Qualifications B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or related technical field 8+ years of experience in working in or leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, and schedule. Expertise in space-to-ground protocols and RF communications Experience developing and fielding production software Strong understanding of the principles and methods of engineering complex systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 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 Qualifications M.S in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical field Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and Cloud Architectures (for ex. AWS) Experience with C2 software tools Experience with Front End Processor software tools (for ex. Amergint or Kratos) Experience with CCSDS and/or common space-ground protocols (for ex. Space Packet Protocol) Experience with integration of modems, antennas, and Front-End Processors Experience with AES-256 crypto key management as well as architecting of encryption / decryption solutions