Ground Station Software Engineer III

Blue Origin•Littleton, CO

About The Position

This position is part of Blue National Security and supports Blue Origin’s Quartz program, which is building a global network of Blue Origin-owned and operated ground infrastructure. Quartz provides communications services between Earth and space for Blue Origin businesses and external customers. The role develops and supports mission-critical operational software for managing the ground station network, forming a communications backbone for Earth and space operations. The engineer works with cross-functional engineering teams and external customers to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable systems that support continuous spacecraft communications and efficient network planning. The position involves designing and implementing distributed software systems, integrating software with commercial and in-house hardware, and developing customer interfaces, APIs, dashboards, automation, and monitoring capabilities. It also includes analyzing post-mission network performance and recommending improvements. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum eligibility requirement. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
At least 5 years of experience with Python, C++, or Rust.
At least 5 years of experience working in Linux environments.
Experience developing, testing, and maintaining production-quality software.
Experience implementing software automation to reduce test time and automate operational features.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated resourcefulness in previous assignments.
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to support end-to-end customer testing for internal programs and external clients.
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.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in JavaScript and experience building backend or full-stack applications.
At least 5 years of experience working on ground station or communication system operations.
Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure.
Experience designing and consuming APIs, including RESTful services.
Experience using generative AI tools to deliver software products faster than traditional development methods.
Working knowledge of TCP and UDP network protocols.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
Familiarity with Ansible for deployment and configuration management.
Understanding of RF and modulation/demodulation concepts.
Understanding of networking concepts such as routing, latency, bandwidth, and reliability.
Familiarity with production monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
AI experience for State of Health diagnosis in NOC and network orchestration environments.
Experience implementing and integrating OSS and BSS systems within telecommunications or similar industries.
Hands-on experience with CRM platforms, preferably Salesforce, including configuration, integration, and process automation.
Strong understanding of customer lifecycle management, front-end interfacing, and sales enablement features within CRM tools.
Experience integrating systems and workflows across mission planning and operations, Monitoring & Control (M&C), ground station scheduling and resource allocation, with understanding of end-to-end data flows.

Responsibilities

Design and develop distributed software systems for ground station network operations and core infrastructure services.
Test and integrate software systems running on commercial and internally developed hardware.
Conduct post-mission analytics on ground network performance, identify optimization opportunities, and recommend system improvements.
Collaborate with external customers to architect secure, high-performance software interfaces for TT&C systems and payload data transfer workflows.
Create APIs and interface documentation for ground station command and control.
Develop interactive web dashboards with real-time visualization capabilities.
Design and implement integration frameworks for third-party ground stations and external customer systems.
Create automated workflow engines for routine operations, anomaly response, and autonomous sequences.
Establish monitoring systems with configurable alerts to support network stability and visibility.
Collaborate with software, networking, and RF/DSP teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, and other factors; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.