Principal Software Engineer – TeraWave RF and Optical Systems

About this role

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!   

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 including   TeraWave , Blue Origin's revolutionary space-based networking system.   TeraWave   is designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6   Tbps , providing connectivity to locations unreachable by traditional methods and adding a space-based layer to existing network infrastructure.  

As a   Principal    Software   Engineer, you will play a vital leadership role within a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, significantly contributing to   the   control and   data plane architecture   of the constellation.   Your role will involve utilizing your expertise in   software   development   for   constrained environments,   real-time operating systems, high-speed   handling of data ,   and   encryption   to 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.  

Y our 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 in   one of these locations – Greater Seattle Area, WA;   Bay Area, CA ; San Diego, CA.   It is approved for   temporary   remote 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:  

• Own   software architecture and design   one or more system   areas and   represent them in cross-team discussions with chief architects and peer technical leaders, conduct trade   studies and develop prototypes   to identify   architectural   options , and propose the   best 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.   

• Lead   critical   syste ms   d esign and   implementation of   multi-threaded embedded software in C/C++ to run on Linux/RTOS/Bare-metal platforms, hosted on multi-core SoCs   on the   TeraWave   satellite 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 troubleshooting   best practices   – including CI/CD, test and data analysis automation, TDD.   

• Lead the team from front in delivering with speed and quality, and   mentor a team of highly skilled software engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation .  

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering ,   Computer   Science , Electrical Engineering, or related field .  

• 7 + years of   deep   experience in embedded software development   in 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-core / processor communications   between applications   that use high-speed data-plane interfaces   ( Ethernet, Interlaken, JESD ), DMA/RDMA, RoCE etc.  

• Experience leading software development teams and mentoring   senior   engineers .  

• 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 Computer   Engineering , Computer   Science ,   Electrical Engineering ,   or related field  

• 10 + years of experience in embedded software development for mission-critical   systems  

• Experience   in developing embedded software in or more of these areas -   satellite communications systems, space-based networks,   cellular wireless, terrestrial   telecommunications   systems.  

• 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  

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