Software Engineer

Principal Satellite Flight Software Engineer Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide. Responsibilities Architect, design, develop, and integrate core flight software for a next-generation satellite platform Define scalable, reusable, and platform-independent flight software frameworks, services, and design patterns to support multiple spacecraft configurations and future growth Architect, develop, and evolve key flight software components including core services, command and data handling (C&DH), telemetry, health monitoring, and fault-management infrastructure Establish software architecture standards, coding guidelines, design patterns, and review practices to ensure maintainability, reliability, and mission readiness Partner closely with systems, avionics, GNC, communications, power, propulsion, thermal, payload, and autonomy teams to translate vehicle and subsystem-level requirements into robust software implementations Conduct software design reviews, code reviews, and technical trade studies related to performance, fault tolerance, redundancy, scalability, and portability Support software integration, verification, and validation in software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and other mission-representative test environments Develop and improve software engineering infrastructure including build systems, CI/CD pipelines, automated test frameworks, and debugging/diagnostic tools Contribute to technical documentation including software architecture descriptions, interface control documents, verification plans, and test procedures Design and implement secure OTA software update capabilities for spacecraft, including validation, authenticated delivery, rollback, version control, and safe deployment in mission-critical on-orbit environments Ensure flight software architecture and implementation incorporate cybersecurity principles such as secure communications, access control, interface hardening, and resilient software design Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field 10+ years of experience developing embedded software for spacecraft or other mission-critical real-time systems Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python Experience with RTOS-based embedded software development with Embedded Linux, VxWorks, or QNX Experience architecting and implementing complex flight software or mission-critical embedded software systems Demonstrated technical depth across software design, implementation, and cross-functional integration Experience with software lifecycle, configuration management, CI/CD, and verification/validation practices for mission-critical systems Familiarity with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, I2C, SPI, and RS-422/485 Experience applying secure software development and cybersecurity best practices in embedded or mission-critical systems Experience with embedded software testing methodologies Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field Experience with flight software frameworks such as core Flight System (cFS), F Prime, or similar Experience developing software for satellite constellations, distributed space systems, or networked embedded platforms Knowledge of satellite communications systems, spacecraft networking, and high-throughput data handling Experience with software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and integrated spacecraft test environments Experience with fault-tolerant computing, redundancy management, and resilient software architectures Knowledge of radiation-hardened computing environments and software considerations for spaceflight Experience with communication satellite systems, optical inter-satellite links, or related networking technologies Experience designing secure over-the-air (OTA) software update mechanisms for embedded or mission-critical systems Experience with software build systems, static analysis, code quality tooling, or automated verification frameworks for embedded systems Benefits 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 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 bonuses and other benefits as determined by the company; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation 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 and dedicated workforce. 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. 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, sex, 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. 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