Ground Software Engineer III - Blue Ring

Ground Software Engineer III - Blue Ring

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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight. The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, focused on space infrastructure and increasing on‑orbit mobility.

The Blue Ring program is looking for experienced personnel to join the ground system team as a ground software engineer. You will work in a fast‑paced dynamic environment, contributing innovative solutions while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

• Design and develop distributed software systems for ground station network orchestration and core infrastructure services.
• Test and integrate software systems that run on both commercial and in‑house developed hardware.
• Implement mission planning and scheduling tools for contact‑window planning, resource allocation, and operational timeline management.
• Conduct comprehensive post‑mission analytics to evaluate ground network performance metrics, identify optimization opportunities, and generate technical recommendations for system improvements.
• Collaborate with external customers to architect secure, high‑performance interfaces for Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) systems and payload data transfer workflow.
• Create APIs and secure interfaces 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 comprehensive monitoring systems with configurable alerts to ensure operational stability and visibility across the network.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including software, networking, and RF/DSP engineers to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Python, C++ or Rust.
• 5+ years of experience working in Linux environments.
• Experience developing, testing, and maintaining production‑quality software.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness from previous assignments.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
• Strong written and communication skills to support end‑to‑end customer testing for both internal programs and external clients.

• Proficiency in JavaScript and experience building backend or full‑stack applications.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of network protocols including TCP and UDP.
• 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 monitoring, logging, and observability tools in production environments.
• AI experience for State of Health diagnosis in NOC and network orchestration environments.
• Proven experience implementing and integrating OSS and BSS systems within telecommunications or similar industries.
• Hands‑on experience working 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.
• Demonstrated experience integrating systems and workflows across the full mission…