Satellite Flight Software Developer III

BLUE ORIGIN•Los Angeles, CA

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! This role is part of the Emerging Systems Business Unit, which will shape the future of our in-space infrastructure capabilities. Special Mentions: This position is part of Blue Origin's TeraWave business unit, a newly announced satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. TeraWave consists of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations. Why Blue Origin At Blue Origin, we're not just building the future of space exploration—we're revolutionizing global connectivity through our TeraWave satellite network. As a Satellite Software Developer III, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and performance of our constellation of 5,408 satellites designed to deliver unmatched speeds up to 6 Tbps with symmetrical upload and download capabilities. Join us in our mission to provide enterprise-grade connectivity to locations unreachable by traditional methods, enabling critical operations for enterprise, data center, and government customers worldwide. Join our team and be part of building a space-based network designed for tomorrow, where your expertise will directly contribute to creating a system that provides connectivity anywhere on Earth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience in developing embedded software for space systems or similar mission-critical applications
Demonstrated experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded programming
Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages
Experience with flight software architecture design and implementation
Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes for mission-critical systems
Experience with version control systems (Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Familiarity with communication protocols used in spacecraft (CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422/485)
Experience with software testing methodologies for embedded systems.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with NASA's Core Flight System (cFS) or similar flight software frameworks
Knowledge of satellite communications systems and protocols
Experience with high-throughput data processing systems
Familiarity with optical inter-satellite link technologies
Experience with Rust programming language for embedded systems
Background in developing software for satellite constellations or distributed space systems
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing for spacecraft systems
Knowledge of radiation-hardened computing environments and associated software considerations
Experience with fault-tolerant computing and redundancy management
Previous work on communication satellite systems or networks

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of the core flight software architecture for the TeraWave satellite constellation
Architect and develop robust, scalable software solutions for the 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO)
Architect and develop platform-independent, reusable software frameworks to expedite flight software development across the TeraWave constellation
Design and implement command and data handling systems that enable the high-throughput capabilities of the TeraWave network (up to 6 Tbps)
Develop and maintain critical flight software components for satellite operations, including command processing, telemetry, fault detection, isolation, and recovery
Create and implement software interfaces between various satellite subsystems (power, communications, attitude control, thermal management)
Establish software development standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for the TeraWave flight software team
Collaborate with systems engineers to define software requirements and system interfaces
Perform code reviews on flight software best practices
Design and implement real-time embedded software solutions for satellite operations
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate flight software functionality
Troubleshoot complex software issues in simulated and operational environments
Support integration and testing activities to verify software functionality in simulated and hardware-in-the-loop environments
Contribute to technical documentation including software design documents, interface control documents, and test procedures

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.

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