Blue Origin · 13 hours ago
Systems Architect - TeraWave
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$214K/yr - $299K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. They are seeking a Systems Architect to provide technical leadership for the TeraWave satellite communications network, focusing on developing the architecture for a constellation designed to deliver high-speed global connectivity.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the technical architecture for TeraWave's multi-orbit constellation of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites
Define system-level requirements and interfaces between LEO and MEO satellite layers
Create architectural frameworks that integrate RF and optical communications technologies
Lead technical trade studies to optimize constellation performance, reliability, and cost
Develop verification and validation strategies for complex satellite communication systems
Collaborate with payload, software, and hardware teams to ensure architectural alignment
Identify and mitigate technical risks across the TeraWave program
Establish technical standards and best practices for system development
Support technical reviews and ensure compliance with program requirements
Develop models and simulations to validate system performance and capabilities
Interface with customers and stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural solutions
Mentor engineers on systems architecture principles and methodologies
Qualification
Required
B.S. in an engineering-related field, with 10+ years of design, development or analysis experience
Demonstrated experience in satellite systems engineering or communications architecture
Experience in the development of satellite communications, optical systems, or laser communications
Experience designing and analyzing complex systems with multiple interdependent subsystems
Strong understanding of RF and optical communications principles
Proficiency with systems modeling tools and methodologies
Excellent technical written and verbal communication skills
Experience with development in mission and safety-critical environments
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience with multi-orbit satellite constellation design and optimization
Knowledge of free-space optical principles and space-based communication systems
Experience with Q/V-band RF communications and optical inter-satellite links
Background in enterprise-grade network architecture for high-throughput applications
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
Understanding of regulatory requirements for satellite communications systems
Experience with optical measurement, testing, and performance characterization
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
Recent News
2026-02-05
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