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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!
Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.
This role is part of the Emerging Systems business unit, which is focused on developing cutting-edge space technologies includingTeraWave, Blue Origin's revolutionary space-based networking system.TeraWaveis designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6Tbps, providing connectivity to locations unreachable by traditional methods and adding a space-based layer to existing network infrastructure.
As aPrincipal SoftwareEngineer, you will play a vital leadership role within a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, significantly contributing tothecontrol anddata plane architectureof the constellation.Your role will involve utilizing your expertise insoftwaredevelopmentforconstrained environments,real-time operating systems, high-speedhandling of data,andencryptionto develop and maintain complex software solutions. You will guide software development and optimization efforts, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal quality and performance of our systems.
Your ability to innovate, provide architectural direction, and deliver efficient solutions is crucial to managing the entire development process. Successful senior engineers not only meet complex requirements but also propose and implement innovative, cutting-edge solutions.
Special Mentions
This role will be onsite inone of these locations – Greater Seattle Area, WA;Bay Area, CA; San Diego, CA.It is approved fortemporaryremote work exception while our local site is developed
Relocation assistance available
Travel may be required up to 10% of the time
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ownsoftware architecture and designone or more systemareas andrepresent them in cross-team discussions with chief architects and peer technical leaders, conduct tradestudies and develop prototypesto identifyarchitecturaloptions, and propose thebest path forward
Collaborate with hardware, silicon and systems engineering teams and lead integration campaigns to bring system up the features, troubleshoot problems, and provide solutions.
Leadcriticalsystemsdesign andimplementation ofmulti-threaded embedded software in C/C++ to run on Linux/RTOS/Bare-metal platforms, hosted on multi-core SoCson theTeraWavesatellite payload and ground terminals.
Define and develop strategies for scaling, fault-tolerance and recovery.
Define performance KPIs (processing latencies, throughput, algorithmic efficiency) and develop methods for measurements and optimization of resources (compute, memory, storage, network and I/O).
Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and system architecture decisions
Champion embedded software development, testing and troubleshootingbest practices– including CI/CD, test and data analysis automation, TDD.
Lead the team from front in delivering with speed and quality, andmentor a team of highly skilled software engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering,ComputerScience, Electrical Engineering, or related field
7+ years ofdeepexperience in embedded software developmentin C/C++ to run on Linux/RTOS/Bare-metal platforms.
Strong proficiency in C++ object-oriented design and implementation.
Hands-on expertise in embedded systems debugging using SW and HW tools (JTAG, SWD,CoreSight, Lauterbach/Trace32, J-Link, J-Trace etc.)
Experience with Linux networking and inter-coreprocessor communicationsbetween applicationsthat use high-speed data-plane interfaces(Ethernet, Interlaken, JESD), DMA/RDMA, RoCE etc.
Experience leading software development teams and mentoringseniorengineers
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 Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in ComputerEngineering, ComputerScience,Electrical Engineering,or related field
10+ years of experience in embedded software development for mission-critical systems
Experiencein developing embedded software in or more of these areas -satellite communications systems, space-based networks,cellular wireless, terrestrialtelecommunicationssystems.
Experience with one or more of these areas - Software defined radios, RF transceivers and antenna systems control (preferably phased arrays, parabolic antennas), Optical transceivers (ACOs, DCOs)
Experience with developing drivers for proprietary and merchant silicon (DSPs, mixed signal processors, modems, etc.).
Experience with formal verification methods for safety-critical software
Knowledge of radiation-hardened computing environments and related software considerations
Why Blue Origin
At Blue Origin, we are driven by our company motto, GradatimFerociter, meaning "Step by Step,Ferociously" We believe that humanity's future is in space, and we're committed to building the road to get there. As a Senior Embedded Software Developer on our In-Space Systems team, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation space networking capabilities that will enable unprecedented connectivity and mobility in space. You'll work with world-class engineers and scientists who are passionate about solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Join us in our mission to build a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth.
We invite you to be part of this extraordinary journey as we develop the technologies that will connect humanity across the stars. Apply today and help us build the infrastructure for humanity's future in space.
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $230,773.00 - $323,081.85
WA applicants is $230,773.00 - $323,081.85
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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