Satellite Flight Software Engineer Iii - Terawave

Blue Origin

Base: ca/wa $164,652.00 - $230,512.80; co $150,931...
7+ years spacecraft flight software experience
C, c++, and python programming proficiency
Real-time operating systems (rtos) expertise
This role is part of Blue Origin's TeraWave business unit, a new satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth

Job Summary

  • This role is part of Blue Origin's TeraWave business unit, a new satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth.
  • The ideal candidate will design, develop, and implement flight software for critical subsystems such as thermal control, power management, and propulsion control components.
  • Blue Origin offers competitive compensation ranging from $150,931.00 to $230,512.80 depending on location, along with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match.

Matching Summary

This role is part of Blue Origin's TeraWave business unit, a new satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth.

Salary

Base: CA/WA $164,652.00 - $230,512.80; CO $150,931.00 - $211,303.05; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years spacecraft flight software experience
  • C, C++, and Python programming proficiency
  • Real-time operating systems (RTOS) expertise
  • Embedded Linux build systems (CMake, Yocto)
  • Software unit testing frameworks (Google Test)

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Experience with on-orbit spacecraft operations
  • Familiarity with NASA cFS or F Prime frameworks
  • Knowledge of radiation effects mitigation techniques
  • Experience with OTA software updates

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in spacecraft flight software development
  • U.S. citizenship, permanent resident status, or refugee/asylee status required

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum

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