Avionics Spacecraft Networking Cybersecurity Engineer

Blue Origin, LLC

Seattle, WA


Position Description:

Blue Origin’s team dedicated to developing mission architectures, creating, and feeding new technologies into our existing offerings, building our next generation of leaders, and commercializing new platforms, such as our planned Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon (Link: https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon ), our planned commercial space station, Orbital Reef (Link: https://www.blueorigin.com/news/orbital-reef-commercial-space-station ), and other ambitious space programs that fuel Blue Origin’s growth and further its mission. Our work scope is broad and deep, forging the path toward our vision of millions of people living and working in space. We're shaping our future in space and we’re looking for dedicated and inspired people to join us.

We are looking for someone to apply their avionics hardware technical expertise, natural leadership, organizational skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the bold missions at Blue Origin.

As the Avionics Spacecraft Networking Cybersecurity Engineer within this innovative and diverse team, you will be responsible for integrating and maintaining a spacecraft network security system for our spacecrafts. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in a variety of technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, and authentication. They will have a strong understanding of spacecraft communication protocols, operating systems, and software applications.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and maintain secure systems such as Cryptographic equipment for spacecrafts, using established NSA business processes and containing NSA approved algorithms.

  • Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools

  • Develop and implement security policies and procedures for spacecraft systems

  • Monitor spacecraft communication activity to identify potential security threats and breaches

  • Collaborate with other spacecraft systems engineers to ensure that all systems are properly secured and protected

  • Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing of spacecraft systems

  • Respond to security incidents and take appropriate action to mitigate risks

  • Stay up to date with the latest spacecraft cybersecurity trends, threats, and vulnerabilities

  • Work with customers to provide spacecraft systems security assessments, security architecture design, and security consulting services.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in spacecraft systems security engineering

  • Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols, operating systems, and software applications

  • Experience with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, and authentication

  • Familiarity with security compliance standards and regulations (e.g., NASA Security Policy, NIST, FIPS)

  • Certifications in spacecraft systems security such as CCSP, SSCP, CISSP, or equivalent.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work.

  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.

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

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people based on 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $123,750-$181,500
Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $135,000-$198,000
Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $135,000-$198,000
Other site ranges may differ

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays

Discretionary bonus programs