Satellite Flight Software Engineer Iii - Terawave

Blue Origin

Multiple Locations
Ca: $164,652.00 - $230,512.80; co: $150,931.00 - $...
C, c++, python programming
Real-time operating systems (rtos)
Spacecraft subsystem software development
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Responsibilities include designing, developing, and implementing flight software for TeraWave satellite bus subsystems, and collaborating with hardware, systems, and autonomy engineers.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

CA: $164,652.00 - $230,512.80; CO: $150,931.00 - $211,303.05; WA: $164,652.00 - $230,512.80; Other site ranges may differ; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, disability, education support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • C, C++, Python programming
  • Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • Spacecraft subsystem software development
  • Inter-process communication (IPC)
  • Cross-compilation toolchains
  • Software lifecycle management
  • Communication protocols

Nice-to-have

  • On-orbit operations experience
  • Over-the-air software updates
  • Fault-tolerant avionics architectures
  • Radiation effects mitigation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in technical field
  • 7+ years of experience
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks
  • Experience with embedded Linux build systems
  • Familiarity with static analysis tools
  • U.S. citizen or national

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

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