Principal, End-to-End Systems Engineering

Blue Origin
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Seattle
Jan 24, 2025
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on the development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you provide leadership across organizations, working end-to-end across payload, vehicle, and ground elements to define advanced secure communications solutions. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of our solutions, from innovative concept to final implementation, ensuring excellence and precision every step of the way. Your leadership and vision will drive project success and make a significant impact in our field. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of professionals, including customers, team members, systems engineering, architecture, hardware, and software teams. Together, we will identify and track work seamlessly across various functions, fostering a cooperative and cohesive working environment. You will coordinate and guide our diverse engineering teams, ensuring successful project execution by offering imaginative, detailed, and consistent solutions that align with our organizational goals. Your efforts will establish clear goals and metrics, enabling us to meet customer requirements related to cost, performance, and schedule. We're looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality; to join our team and positively impact the future of space. Passion for our mission and vision is required. Successful candidates will have a technical background, possess strong attention to detail, and demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities. You should be passionate about delivering extensible, timely solutions while supplying to the development of high-performance teams through meticulous goal-setting, focused attention to performance metrics, and continuous process improvement. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinate and provide direction across diverse engineering teams to successful project execution by offering solutions that are imaginative, detailed, predictable, and consistent with organizational objectives. Serve as a communication system focal throughout the program lifecycle as systems are developed, championing the conceptual vision and adapting it to reality Mentor and train across the program to ensure approach, philosophy, and technology are understood and implemented, so they provide required capabilities and value to our customers Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering 10+ years of technical experience in developing space communication systems and ground counterparts Extensive experience in the communications sector, covering the OSI model, including communications theory, frequency and bandwidth selection, modulation, encoding, transport protocols, and standards (such as CCSDS), application protocols (file transfer, commanding, telemetry, command assurance), and communications security Proficient with communications access modeling and contact analysis tools like STK or equivalents for site selection and mission assessment Validated expertise in crafting communication system CONOPs, requirements, and interface description documents for element-level team mentorship Skilled in developing communication link budgets to predict link closure, quality, and data rates, while identifying performance risks Knowledgeable in NIST standards for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA Triad) to ensure strong information security Familiar with data framing and space-to-ground security protocols (e.g., CCSDS) for secure data links and routing Proficient in identifying feature requirements, proposing solutions, and leading engineering efforts to meet timelines efficiently Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and champion 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. Desired Qualifications: Developed in-space network planning and scheduling tools and on-board routing algorithms Modeled, simulated, and analyzed networks to assess utilization, latency, and capacity, identifying bottlenecks Designed space vehicle and terrestrial network architecture, including IP routing, gateways, VPNs, and NAT Built and characterized gimballed communications systems Implemented IP protocols over conventional Space to Ground links (e.g., CCSDS, IPSec) Defined command and telemetry database processes, run space-to-ground interfaces, and led teams in their implementation Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80;WA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80 Other site ranges may differ Inclusivity Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. 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Benefits Benefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. 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