Satellite Flight Software Engineer III – C&DH & Timing

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver (WA, CA, CO); On-site; USD 164,652 - 230,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Seattle is looking for a Satellite Flight Software Engineer III to design and develop applications for TeraWave’s satellite flight software subsystem. You'll work on critical systems that support a constellation of satellites, developing robust software for command and data handling.

The role requires strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python, along with experience in spacecraft avionics. Join a mission-driven team solving complex challenges in space-based communications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in spacecraft flight software development.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with CCSDS standards for spacecraft.
• Experience with software lifecycle and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop flight software for TeraWave’s command and data handling.
• Develop telecommand and telemetry processing software.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers.
• Support software integration and validation testing.
• Mentor junior engineers on technical development.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Object-Oriented design

RTOS (e.g., Linux, QNX)

Cybersecurity principles

Telemetry processing

Embedded software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Google Test

Git

CMake

Yocto

TCP/IP, UDP

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Seattle is looking for a Satellite Flight Software Engineer III to design and develop applications for TeraWave’s satellite flight software subsystem. You'll work on critical systems that support a constellation of satellites, developing robust software for command and data handling.

The role requires strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python, along with experience in spacecraft avionics. Join a mission-driven team solving complex challenges in space-based communications.