Compensation Transparency (Per California Law):At Bluestaq, we are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation that reflects the cost of labor across multiple U.S. markets. The base salary for this position ranges from
$150,000 to $175,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic market location.Bluestaq is committed to pay transparency and fair employment practices in compliance with California labor laws. We offer a
comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security, including:
Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
- Additional Employee Wellness and Support Programs
For more details on our benefits, please visit www.bluestaq.com/benefits.
Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.
Where Innovation Powers ImpactReady to turn your expertise into impact? Welcome to Bluestaq.About BluestaqAt Bluestaq, we're not just another tech company-we're a
mission-driven team of innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration, defense systems, global alliances, government initiatives, healthcare advancements, or commercial breakthroughs, our work spans industries that shape the future.Founded in 2018, Bluestaq has quickly become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name? A nod to our roots-
"blue" (military shorthand for the good guys) and
"staq" (as in software stack).
Expanding to CaliforniaAs part of our continued growth, Bluestaq is
expanding its operations to California to support critical space and defense missions. This expansion strengthens our ability to deliver cutting-edge,
scalable data ecosystems to customers on the West Coast and beyond.
Recognized ExcellenceWe don't just talk about excellence-we
deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of
Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among
Colorado's Best Workplaces. Whether supporting
national security, enabling healthcare advancements, or driving commercial innovation, we're committed to
building data management solutions that matter.
Join the MissionReady to
push boundaries with tech that transforms industries? At Bluestaq, we
engineer secure, scalable data ecosystems for space, defense, healthcare, and beyond. Join us to tackle
mission-critical challenges, protect the world's most valuable data, and build what's next.
About the RoleWe are seeking a
Systems Engineer with
space operations experience to support
data integration, architecture, and operational analytics for
Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Operations. This role will focus on working closely with customers to define
system requirements, optimize mission data flow, and enhance decision-making using the Unified Data Library (UDL).The ideal candidate has a background in
systems engineering, mission operations, and data architecture and is passionate about
designing and integrating scalable systems that support space operations.Key Responsibilities
- Lead system design and integration efforts to enhance data ingestion, processing, and distribution for SDA and space operations.
- Collaborate with mission stakeholders to define operational requirements and identify key system improvements.
- Develop and manage system architectures to support structured and unstructured data integration into the Unified Data Library (UDL).
- Ensure interoperability between various space operations systems, supporting SDA, SATCOM, missile defense, and electromagnetic interference monitoring.
- Implement cloud-based and on-premise solutions to enhance data availability, scalability, and real-time analytics.
- Work alongside operators, analysts, and software engineers to optimize data workflows and mission decision-making processes.
- Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, supporting secure, scalable software and system deployments.
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI clearance (CI Polygraph preferred).
- Experience in space operations (CSpOC, Space Delta 5, or similar mission environments).
- Strong background in systems engineering principles, including requirements definition, architecture design, and system integration.
- Experience with data flow management, system interoperability, and operational data architectures.
- Proficiency in working with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or on-prem) for data storage, processing, and analysis.
- Understanding of space mission data sources and the challenges in integrating diverse datasets.
- Ability to interface with customers, gather technical requirements, and implement end-to-end system solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ETL processes, data pipelines, and real-time data streaming.
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.).
- Knowledge of sensor data, telemetry processing, and SDA analytics.
- Background in DevSecOps, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
Required Education & Experience:
- 6+ years of systems engineering, software development, or related experience with a focus on space domain operations.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field OR
- Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR
- High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Clearance Requirement:This position
requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for clearance,
U.S. Citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a
background screen and credit check.
Relocation:This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must
live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expenseEqual Opportunity Employer Statement:Bluestaq is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of
age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.Bluestaq will make
reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact
Human Resources immediately at
[email protected].
