Telemetry Systems Engineer III
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. 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.
Relocation provided. Shifts available: First shift. Interviews will include a technical assessment.
About the role
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. In this role, you will lead the team’s impact on all aspects of RF telemetry planning and assessments. You will develop telemetry requirements and provide mission-specific telemetry plans and manifests that meet those requirements.
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
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
Pay
- Base Pay Range for CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
- Base Pay Range for CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
- Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
- 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%
- 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
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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.