Ground Data Software Systems Engineer

Blue Origin•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Honeybee Robotics is looking for a Ground Data Software Systems Engineer to develop a Ground Data System for a robotic lunar mission. This will be the first American robotic Rover to explore lunar surface and enable the collection of valuable scientific data. You will be a critical part of the team, responsible for negotiating requirements with stakeholders, developing the GDS alongside mission operations working groups, conducting mission simulations, and integrating the GDS into the mission operations center. Software development and systems engineering skills will be required to design, develop and test a robust GDS for a time-constrained lunar mission. Creative problem-solving and a proactive approach will be critical to your success in this role.

Requirements

5-6 years of relevant experience in mission / GDS design & development
Proficient in developing in C++
Experience in defining and negotiating requirements with key stakeholders
Experience in running validation and verification activities
Adept with Git version control system.
Background in ground systems software and mission planning.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices for design of spaceflight systems
Proficient in applying testing frameworks and conducting unit tests. Familiarity with automated testing methodologies and continuous integration practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with navigation visualization tools.
Skilled in Python scripting
Firsthand experience on development of spaceflight missions
Firsthand experience with spaceflight mission operations
Experience in designing system validation tests

Responsibilities

Ground Data System (GDS) Development
Integration with backend data systems
Integration with other subsystems' data architectures
Collaborate with testbed teams to refine models and tools
Work with systems team to understand requirements and interfaces
Work with mission operations working groups
Mission tool development
Mapping, Rover pose determination, localization
Image processing & identification
Rover path planning with rough mathematical models, power analysis, thermal predictions, system performance trending, etc.
Coordinate with hardware and software teams to refine tools

Benefits

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.

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