Satellite Flight Software Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN

. Design, develop, and implement TeraWave command and data handling flight software .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $164,652 - $230,513 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in spacecraft flight software development, including telecommand and telemetry processing, software lifecycle management, and verification/validation practices. Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python, with a strong understanding of embedded systems and cybersecurity principles for space applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Spacecraft Flight Software DevelopmentProgramming Skills in C, C++, and PythonExperience with RTOS (Linux, QNX, VxWorks, RTEMS)Verification/Validation Practices for Embedded SoftwareFamiliarity with CCSDS Standards

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentTelecommand and Telemetry ProcessingObject-Oriented Problem SolvingCross-Compilation ToolchainsSoftware Lifecycle ManagementUnit Testing Frameworks (Google Test)IPC Mechanisms (Sockets, Shared Memory)TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422/485Static Analysis ToolsMISRA C/C++ Coding Standards

Soft Skills

Collaboration with EngineersMentoring Junior EngineersTroubleshooting Skills

Tools & Technologies

CMakeMakeYoctoBuildrootCI/CD Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace EngineeringU.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft AvionicsC&DH SystemsCybersecurity Principles for Space SystemsOn-Orbit OperationsSatellite Constellation Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxPythonRTOSTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement TeraWave command and data handling flight software
Develop telecommand and telemetry processing for command validation, scheduling, execution, health data collection, and downlink management
Develop spacecraft time management, GPS/GNSS synchronization, and precision timing distribution
Create and maintain secure software interfaces between C&DH and spacecraft subsystems
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and autonomy engineers on requirements, interfaces, and subsystem behavior
Develop and integrate simulation environments and models for nominal and off-nominal scenarios
Support software architecture, design reviews, and systems engineering trade studies
Participate in SIL and HIL integration, verification, and validation testing
Support on-orbit operations and troubleshooting of deployed spacecraft
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
6+ years of experience in spacecraft flight software or embedded software development
Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python
Understanding of object-oriented problem solving and software layering
Experience with RTOS such as Linux, QNX, VxWorks, RTEMS, or equivalent
Experience developing software for spacecraft avionics functions such as C&DH, telecommand and telemetry processing, or hardware I/O management
Familiarity with CCSDS standards
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for space systems
Experience with Google Test or equivalent embedded C/C++ unit testing frameworks
Experience with IPC mechanisms such as sockets, shared memory, message queues, or publish-subscribe middleware
Experience with cross-compilation toolchains and embedded Linux build systems such as CMake, Make, Yocto, or Buildroot
Experience with software lifecycle, Git, CI/CD, and containerized environments
Experience with verification/validation practices for mission-critical embedded software
Experience with TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, I2C, SPI, and RS-422/485
Familiarity with static analysis tools and MISRA C/C++ coding standards
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status required under export control regulations
Successful completion of Blue’s Standard Background Check
Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Preferred: Experience with on-orbit operations, satellite constellation management, OTA updates, onboard time management, NASA cFS, F Prime, FDIR/autonomy, or radiation mitigation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors, subject to discretion and not guaranteed