Senior Ground Systems Engineer – TeraWave

BLUE ORIGIN

Sr. Ground Systems Engineer at Blue Origin developing ground systems for TeraWave satellite communications.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,802 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing secure communication systems for ground systems, with a strong focus on compliance with security protocols and standards. Proficient in system integration, testing, and performance optimization, ensuring robust operation across multiple security domains.

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Secure Communication Systems DevelopmentNetwork Protocol Security PoliciesSystem Integration and TestingRequirements Definition and ManagementDOORS Next Generation (DNG)

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleSystem Architecture DesignPerformance OptimizationData Transfer SecuritySecurity ProtocolsEncryptionData Integrity PrinciplesSystem-Level TestingRequirements AnalysisDocumentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentorshipTechnical Expertise

Industry Keywords

Ground Systems EngineeringSpace MissionRegulatory ComplianceSecurity ComplianceScalabilityMaintainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain ground systems advancing capabilities to support TeraWave initiatives.
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to capture requirements, define systems architecture, and develop detailed system design specifications.
Develop software solutions that facilitate secure data transfer between various security domains, ensuring compliance with relevant security policies and standards.
Conduct system-level testing, solving, and performance optimization to ensure robust and reliable operation of ground systems.
Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, and maintenance.
Share technical expertise and mentorship on ground systems engineering standard methodologies, including security, scalability, and maintainability.
Ensure that all ground systems deployments meet or exceed regulatory and security compliance requirements.
Document system configurations, procedures, and processes; provide training and support to operational teams as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in space mission ground systems, with a focus on network protocol security policies, standards and requirements.
Expertise in crafting and implementing secure communication systems that operate across multiple security domains
Strong understanding of security protocols, encryption, and data integrity principles.
Proven experience in system integration, testing, and performance tuning.
Expertise in requirements definition and management, preferably using DOORS Next Generation (DNG)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Bonuses based on individual contributions and company's results