Blue Origin

Telemetry Systems Engineer III

Blue Origin$121K — $169K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of aerospace industry experience
  • Experience with RF communication protocols for space-to-ground data links
  • Strong understanding of complex systems engineering principles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain telemetry requirements for New Glenn
  • Prioritize telemetered data within available bandwidth for each mission
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for program telemetry needs
  • Design interfaces between analysis and operations tools
  • Develop tools for managing flight data planning
  • Deliver creative solutions for complex data needs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Stock options for regular employees
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off and up to 14 paid holidays
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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. 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.

Special Mentions
  • Relocation provided
  • Shifts available:
    • First shift
  • Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • 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

Minimum Qualifications
  • 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


Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits
  • Benefits include: 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.
  • 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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