Satellite Flight Software Developer III
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. 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 spacecraft flight software development
- Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python
- Experience with real-time embedded systems and RTOS
- Demonstrated experience in developing software for spacecraft thermal, power, or propulsion subsystems
- Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols and interfaces
- Experience with software development lifecycle processes in a regulated environment
- Familiarity with software verification and validation techniques for space systems
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or PhD in relevant field
- Experience with satellite constellation management
- Knowledge of optical communications systems
- Experience with model-based systems engineering tools
- Familiarity with NASA cFS, COSMOS, or similar flight software frameworks
- Knowledge of Q/V-band RF communications
- Experience with software-defined radios
- Understanding of space radiation effects on electronics and mitigation techniques
- Experience with AI/ML applications in spacecraft autonomy
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement flight software for Blue Origin’s TeraWave satellite constellation of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO)
- Develop algorithms for autonomous thermal regulation to maintain optimal operating temperatures across varying orbital conditions and high-throughput data transmission scenarios
- Architect and implement power management software solutions to optimize energy distribution, battery charging cycles, and solar array utilization and longevity of TeraWave satellite power systems
- Develop propulsion control software for satellite station-keeping, orbital adjustments, and collision avoidance maneuvers
- Create and maintain software interfaces between thermal, power, and propulsion subsystems to ensure integrated operation
- Design fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) software for critical satellite subsystems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and interfaces for thermal, power, and propulsion systems
- Develop simulation environments and models to test software performance in various operational scenarios
- Lead software design reviews and support systems engineering trade studies
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on flight software development
- Participate in verification and validation testing of flight software
- Support on-orbit operations and troubleshooting of deployed satellites
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
