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, time management, and secure software interfaces. Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python, with a strong understanding of embedded systems and software lifecycle management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentTelecommand and Telemetry ProcessingTime Management SoftwareObject-Oriented Problem SolvingIPC Mechanisms (Sockets, Shared Memory, Message Queues)Cross-Compilation ToolchainsCI/CD and Containerized EnvironmentsStatic Analysis ToolsMISRA C/C++ Coding StandardsTCP/IP, UDP, CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422/485

Soft Skills

Collaboration with EngineersMentoring Junior EngineersTroubleshooting Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google TestCMakeMakeYoctoBuildroot

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship or National StatusBlue’s Standard Background Check

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft OperationsFlight Software FrameworksTiming SynchronizationFDIR/AutonomyRadiation Mitigation

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/status collection, and downlink management
Develop spacecraft time-management software, including time correlation, 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 boundaries
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 team technical development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
5+ 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, or RTEMS
Experience developing spacecraft avionics software for C&DH, telecommand and telemetry processing, or hardware I/O management
Familiarity with CCSDS standards
Familiarity with space-systems cybersecurity principles
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 configuration management, CI/CD, and containerized environments
Experience with verification and validation 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
Required Blue’s Standard Background Check
Master’s degree, spacecraft operations, OTA updates, timing synchronization, flight software frameworks, FDIR/autonomy, and radiation mitigation are preferred qualifications

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, and company results