Telemetry Systems Engineer III

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. You will join the New Glenn Launch System Architecture team, a dynamic and experienced team of engineers, analysts, and system architects who provide the technical framework for designing and operating the New Glenn launch vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Defining and maintaining telemetry requirements for New Glenn
• Prioritizing telemetered data within available bandwidth for each mission, ensuring requirements are met
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to support program telemetry needs
• Design interfaces between analysis and operations tools that tightly couple with mission planning
• Develop tools for managing flight data planning
• Deliver creative and resourceful solutions to meet complex data needs

Requirements

• B.S. in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical field
• Minimum 5+ years of aerospace industry experience
• Extensive experience using complex data systems and tools
• Experience with spacecraft subsystems
• Strong understanding of basic network protocols and familiarity with OSI model
• Experience in RF communication protocols for space-to-ground data links
• Knowledgeable in terrestrial network communication systems
• Strong understanding of complex systems engineering principles and methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical field
• 8+ years of aerospace industry preferred
• Experience with Mission Planning systems, tools, and processes
• Experience with integration of network and RF communication systems
• Strong understanding of basic digital signal processing for high sampling sensors
• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with requirements definition and management, preferably using DOORS Next Generation
• Experience with configuration and product data management tools, preferably Windchill
• Familiarity with version control, preferably Git

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%
• 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

Pay

Base Pay Range:

• For CA applicants: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
• For CO applicants: $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
• For WA applicants: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
• Other site ranges may differ

Schedule

• First shift
• Relocation provided

Interviews will include a technical assessment.