Principal Satellite Flight Software Lead - TeraWave
BLUE ORIGINSeattle, Washington, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States • Denver, Colorado, United States
Posted March 12, 2026
218520 - 323081 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Blue Origin is building the future of space-based connectivity through the TeraWave satellite communications network.
Job Description
Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Satellite Flight Software Lead to develop robust, scalable flight software for a 5,408-vehicle satellite constellation. The ideal candidate will lead the architecture, design, development, and integration of core flight software and drive cross-functional integration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
- 10+ years of experience developing embedded software for spacecraft or other mission-critical real-time systems
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python
- Experience with RTOS-based embedded software development with Embedded Linux, VxWorks, or QNX
- Demonstrated technical leadership across software design, implementation, and cross-functional integration
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