Software Systems Architect - TeraWave

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

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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 TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations. We are seeking a Software Systems Architect to provide technical leadership for our revolutionary TeraWave satellite communications network. This role will be instrumental in developing the software architecture for our constellation designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps globally. The ideal candidate brings expertise in distributed systems, network software, and satellite communications, thriving in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, with 10+ years of software development or architecture experience
• Demonstrated experience in distributed systems architecture or communications software
• Experience in the development of satellite communications software or network management systems
• Experience designing and analyzing complex software systems with multiple interdependent components
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and distributed computing principles
• Proficiency with software architecture modeling tools and methodologies
• Excellent technical written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with development in mission and safety-critical environments

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience with satellite software systems or space-based communications
• Knowledge of software-defined networking and network function virtualization
• Experience with high-throughput data processing systems and algorithms
• Background in real-time operating systems and embedded software
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for space and communications systems
• Experience with formal methods or model-based software engineering

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the software architecture for TeraWave's multi-orbit constellation of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites
• Define software requirements and interfaces between space and ground segments
• Create architectural frameworks for network management, routing, and data processing systems
• Lead technical trade studies to optimize software performance, reliability, and security
• Develop verification and validation strategies for complex distributed satellite software systems
• Collaborate with payload, hardware, and operations teams to ensure software architectural alignment
• Identify and mitigate software technical risks across the TeraWave program
• Establish software development standards, patterns, and best practices
• Support technical reviews and ensure compliance with software requirements
• Develop software models and simulations to validate system performance and capabilities
• Design fault-tolerant software systems for mission-critical space applications
• Architect software solutions for optical and RF communications management

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: Mid Level