Satellite Software and Autonomy Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN

. Define and document integrated onboard autonomy behavior across subsystem interfaces, including fault responses, mode transitions, command sequences, telemetry expectations, and operational constraints .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,814 - $182,988 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating flight software for fault management and onboard autonomy, with a strong focus on mission sequencing and real-time software for satellite systems. Proficient in collaborating across multiple subsystems and executing verification and validation processes to ensure system reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Flight Software DevelopmentFault Detection, Isolation, and Response (FDIR)Mission SequencingC/C++ and Python ProgrammingContinuous Integration (CI) Systems

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Hard Skills

Flight Software DevelopmentFault Detection, Isolation, and Response (FDIR)Mission SequencingC/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingTelemetry AnalysisReal-Time Software DevelopmentAutomated Software TestingTest Script DevelopmentConfiguration Management

Tools & Technologies

GitDOORSJamaConfluenceJIRATrick Sim

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSatellite SystemsSpace Vehicle SystemsSubsystem InterfacesOperational ConstraintsAnomaly InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisHWILSWILState Machines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and document integrated onboard autonomy behavior across subsystem interfaces, including fault responses, mode transitions, command sequences, telemetry expectations, and operational constraints
Develop onboard fault detection, isolation, and response logic across multiple satellite subsystems
Develop and integrate flight software for fault management and system-level autonomy applications and parameters
Develop onboard mission sequencing and mode management logic for key mission phases and nominal/contingency mode transitions
Collaborate across Flight Software, Avionics, GN&C, Electrical Power, C&DH, Propulsion, RF/Communications, and Thermal subsystems
Develop and execute verification and validation scripts, including fault injection, scenario-based testing, telemetry validation, and regression testing
Partner with Systems Engineering on FMECA, CONOPS, and System Hazards Analyses
Develop and maintain table-driven flight software parameters supporting FDIR, sequencing, and mode management
Partner with mission operations and fleet management teams to support scalable constellation operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience developing mission automation, FDIR, mission sequencing, onboard autonomy, or related real-time software for satellite or space vehicle systems
Ability to translate subsystem-level fault detection/response requirements into flight software implementation, working directly with subsystem SMEs
Experience with continuous integration (CI) systems and automated software testing
Experience with software configuration control tools such as Git or similar
Experience developing FDIR, mission sequencing, or onboard autonomy across multiple subsystems
Experience developing, integrating, and/or testing real-time flight software
Experience with C/C++, Python, and structured configuration/data formats such as XML, YAML, JSON, or similar
Experience developing test scripts and performing telemetry analysis
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Blue’s Standard Background Check required
Preferred: experience with satellite flight and/or ground operations
Preferred: experience with HWIL and/or SWIL lab environments
Preferred: experience developing deterministic nominal and contingency autonomy
Preferred: experience integrating with avionics systems and communications protocols
Preferred: experience managing flight software parameter/configuration changes through formal review, verification, release, and operational deployment
Preferred: experience developing satellite or space vehicle autonomy through the full lifecycle, including flight operations
Preferred: experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama
Preferred: experience supporting anomaly investigation and root cause analysis
Preferred: experience with Confluence and JIRA
Preferred: experience designing, evaluating, and simulating state machines, mode managers, sequencing engines, or rule-based autonomy systems
Preferred: experience with Trick Sim or comparable simulation frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, 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 (4) 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