Senior Network Engineer

Seattle, WA, United States

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is a part of New Shepard, a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will share ownership of the design, development, and verification of New Shepard’s launch vehicle and ground networks. Growing your familiarity with commercial networking equipment and standards and your proficiency in system level network integration, you will lead the design, verification, and integration of networks critical for human space flight. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities

Work closely with fellow Network Engineers to develop one-of-a-kind space launch vehicle flight network using Ethernet/IP packet-based technology

Independently validate all the flight network specifications and requirements provided by the network architect, avionics hardware and software engineers

Independently verify all the flight network systems in our Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) Laboratory and our launch sites against the network functional and performance requirements, such as network latency, jitter, packet loss, etc

Perform trade study to develop or procure cost-effective network verification/test infrastructure, such as data capturing and analysis tools, network traffic simulators, performance measurement tools, etc.

Hands-on tasks for the deployment of flight network equipment in test bench, HIL and launch sites

Research, deploy, and maintain network performance visualization technology, and perform periodic network performance analysis and present to various pathfinding collaborators

Configure and maintain control of all flight networks equipment settings

Own the flight network commissioning activities and keep the flight network flight-ready via scheduled checkout and maintenance actions

Collaborate with Blue Origin IT personnel to secure all flight networks traffic using a diverse suite of security tools

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, networking or equivalent work experience

9+ years of design or advanced network operations and integrations as a practicing network engineer (not IT administrator)

In-depth understanding of network Layer 2/3 protocols and applications, such as unicast, Precision Timing Protocol (PTP), VLAN tagging, network traffic QoS, OSPF, etc.

Ability to understand and develop various software scripting languages

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team of highly skilled software engineers

Travel as needed to support launch operations, maintenance, or new network deployments

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive experience with multicast, including the ability to solve PIM, IGMP and MSDP issues

Experience with RF datalink systems

Knowledge of formal issue and change tracking systems (JIRA, Trac, SVN, etc.)

Understanding of fault tolerant, fail-operational network designs

Proficient in both Windows and Linux

Background in one or more of the following: Satellite/Telecommunications, Aviation/Aerospace, Mission/Ground Control Centers, Operational Environments, and/or Safety Critical Networks

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $148,591.50—$208,028.10 USD Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations

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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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