Lead Optical Terminal SDR Software Architect

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Reston, VA seeks a Principal Optical Terminal Communications Software Architect to lead software for SDR terminals and optical comms in space missions. You will shape architecture, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive secure OTA updates for spacecraft.

Required: 10+ years in embedded software for SDR, strong C/C++, Python, and an active TS/SCI clearance. This role sits within Blue National Security, focusing on mission-critical space systems and scalable software

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing embedded and application software for SDR systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python; familiarity with additional languages is a plus.
• Experience with software lifecycle management, CI/CD, verification/validation for mission-critical systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, implement, verify, and integrate software for SDR terminals focusing on scalability and mission readiness.
• Design waveform processing, modulation/demodulation, and communication protocol development for spacecraft platforms.
• Define reusable software frameworks and patterns supporting multiple waveforms and future growth.
• Lead design reviews, ensure maintainability, and collaborate with systems/hardware/firmware engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Blue Origin in Reston, VA seeks a Principal Optical Terminal Communications Software Architect to lead software for SDR terminals and optical comms in space missions. You will shape architecture, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive secure OTA updates for spacecraft.

Required: 10+ years in embedded software for SDR, strong C/C++, Python, and an active TS/SCI clearance. This role sits within Blue National Security, focusing on mission-critical space systems and scalable software