Blue Origin · 5 hours ago
Satellite Flight Software Developer III
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $231K/yr
7+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. As a Satellite Flight Software Developer III, you will design and implement flight software for the TeraWave satellite constellation, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of satellite systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement flight software for Blue Origin’s TeraWave satellite constellation of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO)
Develop algorithms for autonomous thermal regulation to maintain optimal operating temperatures across varying orbital conditions and high-throughput data transmission scenarios
Architect and implement power management software solutions to optimize energy distribution, battery charging cycles, and solar array utilization and longevity of TeraWave satellite power systems
Develop propulsion control software for satellite station-keeping, orbital adjustments, and collision avoidance maneuvers
Create and maintain software interfaces between thermal, power, and propulsion subsystems to ensure integrated operation
Design fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) software for critical satellite subsystems
Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software requirements and interfaces for thermal, power, and propulsion systems
Develop simulation environments and models to test software performance in various operational scenarios
Lead software design reviews and support systems engineering trade studies
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on flight software development
Participate in verification and validation testing of flight software
Support on-orbit operations and troubleshooting of deployed satellites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience in spacecraft flight software development
Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python
Experience with real-time embedded systems and RTOS
Demonstrated experience in developing software for spacecraft thermal, power, or propulsion subsystems
Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols and interfaces
Experience with software development lifecycle processes in a regulated environment
Familiarity with software verification and validation techniques for space systems
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in relevant field
Experience with satellite constellation management
Knowledge of optical communications systems
Experience with model-based systems engineering tools
Familiarity with NASA cFS, COSMOS, or similar flight software frameworks
Knowledge of Q/V-band RF communications
Experience with software-defined radios
Understanding of space radiation effects on electronics and mitigation techniques
Experience with AI/ML applications in spacecraft autonomy
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
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