Senior Ground Software Engineer - Blue Ring (top Secret Clearance Required)

Blue Origin

Base: $197,529.00 - $276,539.55 (wa); bonus/equity...
Not specified (assumed hybrid)
Active top secret clearance required
8+ years software development experience
Full lifecycle software engineering
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer with an active Top Secret Clearance to design, implement, and maintain software for mission operations in spaceflight. The ideal candidate will have extensive software development experience, particularly in ground software for space operations, and a passion for contributing to the company's vision of enabling human spaceflight

Job Summary

  • This role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit focused on developing software for critical functions like activity planning and telemetry monitoring.
  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance to start and have at least 8 years of software development experience across the full lifecycle.
  • Blue Origin offers competitive compensation, up to four weeks of paid time off, a 401(k) match of up to 5%, and relocation assistance.

Matching Summary

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Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Ground Software Engineer with an active Top Secret Clearance to design, implement, and maintain software for mission operations in spaceflight. The ideal candidate will have extensive software development experience, particularly in ground software for space operations, and a passion for contributing to the company's vision of enabling human spaceflight.

Salary

Base: $197,529.00 - $276,539.55 (WA); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Top Secret Clearance required
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • Full lifecycle software engineering
  • Linux environment and Unix administration
  • Software build automation and CI/CD

Nice-to-have

  • Space flight operations ground software experience
  • Python expertise for complex applications
  • REST, Kafka, GRPC web development skills
  • Infrastructure as Code and Cloud Technologies
  • Passion for enabling human spaceflight

Key Requirements

  • B.S. or higher degree in engineering or related field
  • Active Top Secret Clearance required
  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • U.S. citizen or national status required

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum

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