Spacecraft Data Systems Engineer - Blue Ring

About the role

This position is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will ensure our spacecraft satisfies the needs of our critical partners, and crafts the larger vehicle and ground data architectures to enable us to successfully implement the required capabilities for our mission.

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. This includes anticipating future needs, different payloads and missions, etc.
• Shape all areas of the program, including the payload, spacecraft, developing sophisticated techniques, processes, and criteria to enable effective data management and data handling architecture.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, applied mathematics, or related field.
• 8+ 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.
• Experience with CCSDS standards, including command and telemetry formats.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C, or C++, with a proven background in software development and automation for data solutions.
• Automate data processes and deployment of data products for testing and operational readiness on flight hardware.
• Experience with Command and Control (C2) or Flight Software (FSW) software tools.
• 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.

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.
• An understanding of cloud infrastructure for data deployment and orchestration.
• Jira, gitlab, CI/CD pipelines.
• Active TS/SCI.

Pay

• CA applicants: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
• CO applicants: $133,500.00 - $186,898.95
• WA applicants: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
• VA applicants: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
• Other Site Ranges May Differ

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.