Senior Software Engineer

Senior Network Engineer For Network Architecture & Sdn At TerawaveAt Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.As a Senior Network Engineer for Network Architecture & SDN at TeraWave, you will contribute significant technical expertise to the design and implementation of the "brain" of our constellation, developing a dynamic, self-healing network that operates at orbital speeds across our multi-orbit constellation of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites. You will work on solutions for a topology that changes every second, help design inter-satellite links (ISLs) that move at 27,000 km/h, and implement seamless handoffs for users on the ground—all while adhering to strict power and latency budgets.In this role, you will apply your strong expertise in networking architecture and software-defined networking to develop critical components of our space-based communications system. You will collaborate with principal engineers and technical leaders to implement innovative approaches to routing, traffic management, and network resilience. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced communications technology and orbital mechanics, making significant technical contributions to a revolutionary system.Responsibilities:Implement designs for key components of our hybrid space-ground transport networkDevelop routing solutions, topology management systems, and fast-reroute mechanisms tailored for time-varying LEO constellationsCreate capacity models that translate raw RF link characteristics into effective network-layer implementationsImplement Software-Defined Networking (SDN) frameworks to support centralized and distributed control planesDevelop real-time Traffic Engineering (TE) and policy enforcement mechanisms to optimize data flow across constrained satellite payloads and terrestrial backbonesImplement programmable transport solutions that allow for deployment of new protocols and featuresDevelop components for the observability stack using in-band and out-of-band telemetry for packet-level visibilityImplement "Self-Healing" network logic where real-time telemetry feeds into SDN controllers for automated congestion management and fault isolationDevelop methods to correlate flow-level tracing with link performance to improve efficiency across the constellationImplement packet forwarding solutions that can operate reliably in space environments, optimizing for latency and throughput under power constraintsSupport cross-layer optimization efforts, working alongside RF and Silicon teams to ensure mobility across beams and satellitesProvide technical guidance within your team and mentor junior engineers on networking best practicesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience in network engineering, distributed systems, or telecommunicationsStrong knowledge of BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, and Segment Routing (SRv6/SR-MPLS) in network environmentsExperience implementing or working with SDN controllers and programmable data planes (P4, OpenFlow, or proprietary frameworks)Solid understanding of packet processing, ASIC/FPGA forwarding logic, and high-speed switchingExperience implementing network solutions for wireless, cloud, or service provider networksStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsGood technical written and verbal communication skillsExperience with development in mission-critical environmentsPreferred Qualifications:MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fieldExperience with satellite communications networks or terrestrial/satellite hybrid networksKnowledge of telemetry pipelines and analytics for network monitoringBackground in graph theory or network optimizationContributions to networking projects, internally or open-sourceFamiliarity with satellite communications systemsUnderstanding of regulatory considerations for communications systemsExperience with modeling and simulation tools for network performance analysisBase Pay Range for:CA applicants is $248,830.00 - $348,361.65 WA applicants is $248,830.00 - $348,361.65 Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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