Principal Software Engineer, TeraWave Space Communications

Blue Origin; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead software development for constrained environments and real-time systems within the Emerging Systems unit.

You will guide architectural decisions, optimize high‑speed data handling and encryption, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, secure space‑grade software. Onsite in Greater Seattle, the Bay Area, or San Diego.

Relocation assistance available; travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience guiding software teams in complex environments.
• Strong background in real-time operating systems and performance optimization.
• Expertise in encryption and secure data handling for high-speed networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead software architecture and development for constrained environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, space-grade software.
• Mentor engineers and drive technical excellence across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Real-time OS

Cryptography

High-speed data

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead software development for constrained environments and real-time systems within the Emerging Systems unit.

You will guide architectural decisions, optimize high‑speed data handling and encryption, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, secure space‑grade software. Onsite in Greater Seattle, the Bay Area, or San Diego.

Relocation assistance available; travel may be required up to 10% of the time.