Blue Origin · 1 week ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - TeraWave
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $277K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture and development for their TeraWave satellite communications network, contributing to the data plane architecture and ensuring optimal quality and performance of their systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead software architecture and development for Blue Origin’s TeraWave satellite communications network
Design and implement embedded software solutions for high-speed routing and switching applications in space environments
Build and mentor a team of highly skilled software engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation
Develop robust, efficient code in C++ or Rust for resource-constrained embedded systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in embedded software development
Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust programming languages
Thorough understanding of software architecture including object-oriented design, optimization, embedded engineering, and event-driven architecture
Knowledge of cyber security principles for zero-trust architecture relating to software architecture, operating systems, and system design
Experience with modern encryption standards for authentication and data protection
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Test-Driven Development
Experience leading software development teams and mentoring junior engineers
Familiarity with RTOS and bare-metal programming
Experience with Agile or Scaled Agile development methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in embedded software development for mission-critical systems
Experience with satellite communications systems, space-based networks, or telecommunications
Experience with IP, networking, and communications protocols including BGP, MPLS, SRv6, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, IPv6, voice, and video
Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV)
Understanding of networking over constrained links and optimization techniques
Experience with formal verification methods for safety-critical software
Knowledge of radiation-hardened computing environments and related software considerations
Experience interfacing with FPGAs, secure boot, and high-speed serial buses
Knowledge of ITU, CCSDS, or other space communications standards
Publications or patents related to networking, embedded systems, or space communications
Architect networking solutions optimized for constrained communication links in space applications
Implement networking protocols including BGP, MPLS, and SRv6 for space-based communications
Design and implement zero-trust architecture security principles into software systems
Establish software development best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and TDD
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware systems
Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and system architecture decisions
Participate in Agile/SAFe development processes and continuous improvement initiatives
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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