Satellite Flight Software Developer II

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of the Emerging Systems Business Unit, which will shape the future of our in-space infrastructure capabilities.

Special Mentions:

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. TeraWave consists of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and implement flight software for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite constellation, with primary focus on thermal, power, and propulsion management subsystems
• Create and maintain software architecture for satellite resource management, ensuring optimal performance of the 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in LEO and MEO orbits
• Develop algorithms for autonomous thermal regulation to maintain optimal operating temperatures across varying orbital conditions and high-throughput data transmission scenarios
• Implement power management software to optimize energy distribution, battery charging cycles, and solar array utilization for the TeraWave constellation
• Design and code propulsion control systems for orbital maintenance, station-keeping, and collision avoidance maneuvers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers, hardware engineers, and operations personnel to integrate subsystem software with the overall satellite architecture
• Develop and execute verification and validation procedures to ensure flight software meets mission requirements and quality standards

• Create simulation environments to test thermal, power, and propulsion management software under various operational scenarios
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues during development, integration, testing, and on-orbit operations
• Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and risk assessment activities
• Document software design, implementation, and test results according to Blue Origin standards
• Support on-orbit operations and provide technical expertise for anomaly resolution

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in developing flight software for spacecraft or similar complex systems
• Proficiency in C, C++, or similar programming languages used in embedded systems
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded software development
• Knowledge of spacecraft thermal control, power management, and propulsion systems
• Experience with software development lifecycle processes including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in satellite flight software development
• Experience with satellite communications systems, particularly in high-throughput data transmission applications
• Knowledge of RF and optical communications technologies
• Experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
• Familiarity with satellite constellation operations and management
• Experience with fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) implementation
• Knowledge of spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics
• Experience with software development for LEO and MEO satellite systems
• Familiarity with space environment effects on satellite operations
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for space systems

Why Blue Origin:

At Blue Origin, we're not just building the future of space exploration—we're revolutionizing global connectivity through our TeraWave satellite network. As a Satellite Flight Software Developer II, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and performance of our constellation of 5,408 satellites des