Ground Software Architect - TeraWave Satellite Network

Blue Origin LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 230,773 - 323,082; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Ground Software Architect for the TeraWave program in Reston, VA. You will shape the software architecture for mission operations, safety-critical systems, and ground infrastructure, guiding tool development and integration with spacecraft, customers, and mission control teams.

The role requires leadership in requirements, verification planning, and documentation, with experience in C/C++ and Python, and familiarity with DoDAF/UML.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience including production software development.
• Experience with C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with DoDAF, UML, and software design patterns.
• Experience with Agile processes; Confluence and Jira.
• Experience designing and developing software for space flight operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, test, verify and deploy mission operations, safety-critical software systems.
• Guide the development and implementation of operations software and ground system infrastructure.
• Perform trade studies to develop software tools in-house or acquire as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define software requirements and designs.
• Coordinate with mission system engineers for verification and qualification.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Real-time operations

Mission planning

Telemetry/commanding

Agile development

Confluence/Jira

UML

DODAF

Software design patterns

Education

B.S. or higher in computer/engineering/science

Tools

Git

Confluence

Jira

DOORS Next Generation (DNG)

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Ground Software Architect for the TeraWave program in Reston, VA. You will shape the software architecture for mission operations, safety-critical systems, and ground infrastructure, guiding tool development and integration with spacecraft, customers, and mission control teams.

The role requires leadership in requirements, verification planning, and documentation, with experience in C/C++ and Python, and familiarity with DoDAF/UML.