We’re working to develop reusable, protected, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. The role 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. Blue Origin is helping extend humanity’s reach across the solar system by developing NASA’s Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN) – a relay communications infrastructure designed to provide reliable, high-availability data services between Mars-based users and Earth in support of NASA’s civil exploration and science objectives. MTN delivers relay-as-a-service to orbiters, landers, rovers, and future crewed assets, bridging the deep space link through an integrated end-to-end ground system. As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of Mission Systems Engineers, you will work closely with spacecraft, mission operations, and ground system teams to define and mature the mission system — the integrated ground system and mission operations capability that enables MTN’s relay services. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of mission systems engineering and the tools used to operate advanced deep space communications infrastructure. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and dedication to quality to positively impact one of the most ambitious civil space missions of our time. Define and maintain ground element and external interface requirements and interface control documents (ICDs), including user
- and payload-facing interfaces. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing flight vehicle systems, ground software, mission operations, and payload/user customers.



Plan and perform mission system product update cycles, integration and test activities, and validation exercises leading to operations training events and mission readiness. Conduct testing of ground system functionality and measure performance against requirements. Perform flight software to ground system integration and test. Perform analysis to ensure operability across the space-ground system, and support efforts to improve operability where justified. CCSDS) for civil deep space missions. S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field. ~Spacecraft operations: command & control, mission planning, flight dynamics ~ Experience across a complex system lifecycle:requirementdefinition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification, validation, qualification, and operations. Experience developing and maintaining interface control documents (ICDs) for complex systems. Experience with NASA civil space programs and/or integrating U.
Experience conducting end-to-end testing of large, complex systems. Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining software in a cloud computing environment such as AWS or Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python. Familiarity with version control, preferably Git. Experience with configuration and product data management tools.



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S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical 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

📌 Senior Mission Systems Engineer (Northumberland County)
🏢 Blue Origin
📍 Northumberland County