Blue Origin Personnel, LLC is hiring a Payload Software Engineer to develop network automation software for the TeraWave satellite communications network. In this role, you will create software systems enabling a constellation to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps globally. The ideal candidate brings expertise in embedded systems, network protocols, and distributed systems.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop flight software for satellite payload systems, focusing on network automation and communication protocols
- Create robust software solutions for Q/V-band RF and optical communication payloads across LEO and MEO satellites
- Implement algorithms for autonomous network routing, load balancing, and fault recovery across the constellation
- Develop software interfaces between payload subsystems and the satellite bus
- Design and implement software for real-time data processing and transmission at speeds up to 6 Tbps
- Create simulation environments to validate payload software functionality prior to deployment
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize software-hardware integration
- Develop and maintain software documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and test procedures
- Implement software security measures to protect communication integrity across the network
- Participate in code reviews, software integration testing, and anomaly resolution
- Support on-orbit software updates and maintenance operations
What We're Looking For
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development for space or telecommunications systems
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or other languages relevant to embedded and network systems
- Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded software development
- Understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle and configuration management
- Experience with software testing methodologies and tools
Nice to Have
- Experience with satellite communications systems or payload software
- Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV)
- Familiarity with optical communications and related protocols
- Experience with high-throughput data processing systems
- Background in developing fault-tolerant, radiation-hardened software
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles for space systems
- Experience with FPGA programming or hardware acceleration techniques
- Knowledge of machine learning applications for network optimization
Technical Stack
- C/C++
- Python
- Real-time operating systems
Benefits & Compensation
- 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%
- Education Support Program
- Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Compensation: CA applicants: $164,652.00 - $230,512.80; WA applicants: $164,652.00 - $230,512.80; Other site ranges may differ
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.
