Blue Origin · 5 hours ago
Satellite Flight Software Developer II
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$135K/yr - $189K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. As a Satellite Flight Software Developer II, you will design, develop, and implement flight software for the TeraWave satellite constellation, focusing on thermal, power, and propulsion management subsystems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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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