Spacecraft Data Systems Engineer – Blue Ring
| Company | Blue Origin |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Reston, VA, USA, Denver, CO, USA |
| Salary | $107707 – $164497 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, applied mathematics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in spacecraft development and operations
- Proven experience in developing and managing Command & Telemetry Databases (CTDB) with proficiency in spacecraft telemetry, data management, and command sequencing.
- Familiarity with spacecraft flight software design and architecture
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C, or C++, with a proven background in software development and automation for data solutions.
- Ability to engage effectively with various teams like Integration & Test, Ground & Spaceflight Operations, and Systems Engineering to integrate data sets and parameter information files.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Command and Telemetry Database and the Parameter Database development, as well as define file management and onboard data storage.
- Manage data for uplink to the spacecraft, onboard command sequences, data transfer, telemetry downlink, and data prioritization within the spacecraft flight software and memory management devices.
- Define data architecture strategies that differentiate data placement between CTDB and Parameter data.
- Develop a roadmap for constructing scalable and robust data architecture strategies tailored for managing telemetry and command data across a fleet of vehicles.
- Shape all areas of the program, including the payload, spacecraft, and ground elements, developing sophisticated techniques, processes, and criteria to enable effective data management and data handling architecture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software development practices.
- Proficiency in the application of AI and machine learning techniques to improve data processing capabilities.
- Experience with data governance, standard methodologies for security, and compliance.
- CCSDS experience, understanding the full OSI stack and where items fit in across the application and data layers.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data and software architecture concepts to IPT leads, executives, and customers, resulting in clear understanding of the issues that lead to decisions.
- Domain expertise of spacecraft system and subsystem functions, interfaces, and communication protocols (i.e. serial, 1553, Ethernet, embedded software, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience debugging and identifying root cause at the hardware/software boundary.
- Experience using hardware testbeds and lab environments for software and system verification.
- Active US DoD Top Secret Clearance