SOFTWARE ENGINEER – TeraWave – RF and Optical Systems Verified today
About the Role
Blue Origin is developing TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network delivering symmetrical data speeds up to 6 Tbps via optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO). 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.
What You Will Do
- Design and develop multi-threaded embedded software in C/C++ to run on Linux/RTOS/Bare-metal platforms hosted on multi-core SoCs
- Implement custom device drivers and management, control, and 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
- 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 automation, and Test-Driven Development
- Deliver with speed and quality, and mentor junior software engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation
- Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and design discussions
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in embedded software development in C/C++ on Linux/RTOS/Bare-metal platforms
- Strong proficiency in C++ object-oriented design and implementation
- Hands-on expertise in embedded systems debugging using software and hardware tools (JTAG, SWD, CoreSight, Lauterbach/Trace32, J-Link, J-Trace)
- Experience developing applications using standard peripherals (SPI, I3C, I2C, PCIe, CAN)
- Experience 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
- 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
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development for mission-critical systems
- Experience with Linux networking and inter-core/processor communications using high-speed data-plane interfaces (Ethernet, Interlaken, JESD)
- Experience developing embedded software in satellite communications systems, space-based networks, cellular wireless, or terrestrial telecommunications systems
- Experience 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
Work Location and Travel
- Onsite in Greater Seattle Area, WA or Bay Area, CA. Approved for temporary remote work while local site is developed
- Relocation assistance available
- Travel up to 10% of the time may be required
Compensation
Base pay range for CA and WA applicants: $164,652.00 to $230,512.80. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses (amounts and eligibility not guaranteed)