Principal Constellation Technical Lead, pLEO Systems

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $160,618 - $237,473

About The Position

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Principal Constellation Technical Lead to apply our TeraWave technology to lead architecture, capture, development, and execution of proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellation programs for commercial customers. This key technical leadership position will serve as the primary technical authority for constellation-level design, integration, and optimization, ensuring cohesive system performance across multiple spacecraft while interfacing between business development teams and engineering execution teams. Special Mentions: Position is open to working at any major Blue Origin worksite Relocation assistance is available Position requires approximately 30% travel Active Top Secret security clearance desired.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in satellite systems engineering with progressive leadership responsibilities
• Experience with commercial satellite constellation architecture, design, and deployment
• Demonstrated experience in technical proposal development and customer engagement for commercial space programs
• Strong understanding of constellation-level design considerations including orbital mechanics, coverage analysis, and system-of-systems engineering
• Experience leading technical teams through complex constellation development lifecycles

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in relevant engineering discipline
• 15+ years of experience in satellite systems engineering with significant constellation leadership experience
• Direct experience with pLEO constellation architecture development, deployment, and operations
• Experience with mass-production techniques for satellite manufacturing and constellation deployment strategies
• Track record of successful proposal development and contract capture for commercial space programs
• Experience with inter-satellite link technologies, constellation management systems, and autonomous operations
• Knowledge of commercial pLEO market dynamics, business models, and customer requirements across various applications (communications, Earth observation, IoT)
• Experience with agile development methodologies and rapid iteration in commercial space systems
• Strong presentation and technical writing skills with ability to communicate complex constellation architectures to both technical and business stakeholders
• Experience with constellation simulation tools and performance modeling
• Active Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and optimization of commercial pLEO constellation architectures, including orbital design, coverage analysis, and constellation-wide performance requirements
• Serve as the primary technical lead for commercial constellation opportunities, representing In-Space Systems' technical capabilities and solutions
• Develop constellation-level requirements and specifications that balance performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability for high-volume satellite production
• Interface between sales, marketing, and strategy teams and engineering teams to shape opportunities and ensure technical alignment with commercial customer needs
• Lead technical aspects of business development activities including customer meetings, technical presentations, and capability demonstrations for commercial pLEO opportunities
• Develop and write technical proposals and responses to RFIs/RFPs for commercial satellite constellation opportunities
• Provide systems engineering leadership for constellation-level architecture decisions, including orbital configuration, inter-satellite links, ground segment integration, and constellation deployment strategies
• Lead technical trade studies to optimize constellation performance, resilience, and total cost of ownership
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the constellation lifecycle, from design through deployment and operations
• Stay current with industry trends and competitive landscape in commercial pLEO markets, including communications, Earth observation, and IoT applications
• Represent Blue Origin's technical capabilities at industry events and customer engagements

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal