Senior 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 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   and   Bay Area, 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:  

• Design and develop multi-threaded embedded software in C/C++ to run on Linux/RTOS/Bare-metal platforms, hosted on multi-core SoCs,   

• I mplement custom device drivers and management/control/data plane functions for Satellite RF transceivers, Antenna systems and Optical systems on   TeraWave’s   Satellite Payload, Customer terminals and Ground Gateway Terminals.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware systems.  

• Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and   design   discussions  

• Troubleshoot problems and debug issues using telemetry, logs/traces, code instrumentation, and software and hardware debugging tools.  

• Champion embedded software development , testing and troubleshooting   best practices   – including CI/CD, test and data analysis automation, TDD.   

• Deliver   with speed and quality, and   mentor   junior   software engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation  

Minimum Qualifications  

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

• 3 + years of 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 developing applications that use standard peripherals – SPI, I3C, I2C, PCIe, CAN etc.  

• Experience with   with   CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Test-Driven Development    

• Experience leading software development teams and mentoring junior engineers  

• Experience with Agile or Scaled Agile development methodologies  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer   Engineering , Computer   Science ,   Electrical Engineering ,   or related field  

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

• Experience with Linux networking and inter-core/processor communications between applications that use high-speed data-plane interfaces – Ethernet, Interlaken, JESD etc.   

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

• Experience with developing drivers for proprietary and merchant silicon .  

• Experience with formal verification methods for safety-critical software  

• Knowledge of radiation-hardened computing environments and related software considerations  

  Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80
WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80 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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