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Sr. Flight Dynamics System Software Architect – TeraWave Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03
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About TeraWave

Blue Origin is pioneering space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite constellation designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit network will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Role Overview

You will join a small team of Mission Systems and Flight Operations Engineers, working closely with space vehicle and ground subsystem teams. You will lead and perform flight and operations development tasks throughout the full system lifecycle, shaping the mission operations concept, mission analysis and planning, flight planning, ground data systems, and tools used to operate TeraWave satellites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Refine software architecture and lead software implementation of flight dynamics capabilities for a cutting-edge satellite management system capable of operating a large constellation with a small team
  • Guide the development and implementation of mission operation software and ground system infrastructure in the AWS Cloud
  • Lead the Flight Dynamics System software build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, and deployment
  • Assist the operations team in creating operations products (procedures, documentation, etc.) that support the flight dynamics aspects of mission operations, including interfaces between Command and Control, Mission Planning, and Ground Station Antenna Systems
  • Develop and integrate software components, performing unit-level and system-level tests as part of the Ground System Verification and Validation process
  • Manage a complex variety of needs, constraints, and tasks from mission stakeholders, including engineers representing spacecraft systems, ground software engineers, flight operations, customers, and program management
  • Support mission control software operations during operator training, ground data system verification/validation/certification, spacecraft integration, and flight
  • Collaborate with the training team to plan training simulations and other training activities

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. in computer science, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related technical field
  • Expertise in flight dynamics systems designed to operate fleet of space vehicles, in particular maneuver design, conjunction response/collision avoidance, and orbit maintenance
  • Experience developing and fielding production flight dynamics software
  • Experience in one or more of the following: Java, Python, JavaScript, C, or C++
  • Experience with Agile software development processes
  • Understanding of and experience with modern software development practices
  • Knowledge of software defined networking (VPC, Subnets, Firewalls, VPNs, etc.)
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (such as Docker) and orchestration platforms (such as Kubernetes)

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical field
  • Experience with flight dynamics software tools (for example MONTE, GMAT, STK)
  • Former experience as a flight dynamics operator of complex system
  • Experience in cloud infrastructure deployment and software orchestration
  • Experience in one or more of the following: space mission flight operations, mission analysis, flight planning and timeline development, or operational fault management
  • Experience working on large complex programs with multiple partners
  • First principles knowledge of all major spacecraft subsystems, in particular Electric Propulsion
  • Familiarity with ground-based satellite navigation and statistical orbit determination processes, including radiometric and GPS
  • Experience with requirements definition and management, preferably using DOORS Next Generation
  • Familiarity with system safety analyses techniques including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
  • Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA
  • Familiarity with version control, preferably Git
  • Experience with configuration and product data management tools, preferably Windchill
  • Experience working in a technical training environment for engineers
  • Strong understanding of the principles and methods of engineering complex systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment

Compensation

Base pay range for VA and WA applicants: $197,529.00 - $276,539.55. Other site ranges may differ.

Employment Requirements

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.

Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.