Senior Embedded Software Engineer TeraWave Customer Terminals

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design develop and optimize firmware for our next-generation satellite user this role you will build mission-critical software enabling real-time beam steering transceiver control and high-throughput data routing.

You will work at the intersection of hardware and software developing robust bare-metal or RTOS-based firmware to control high-speed communication systems and complex RF hardware.

Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and implement modular highly reliable embedded C/C firmware for resource-constrained microcontrollers FPGAs or SoCs.

• Write low-level software to program calibrate and dynamically update phase registers across hundreds of Beamforming ICs (BFICs) to achieve microsecond-level electronic beam steering.

• Write and debug low-level peripheral drivers (SPI I2C UART PCIe Ethernet) to interface with transceivers RF front-ends and baseband processors.

• Optimize embedded networking protocols (TCP/IP UDP DHCP VLAN) to ensure ultra-low latency and maximum data throughput between the satellite network and local user gateways.

• Implement real-time thermal throttling algorithms power-saving states and automated fault-protection logic to keep high-power density electronics operating safely in extreme outdoor conditions.

• Develop secure bootloaders cryptographic verification systems and highly resilient over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science computer engineering electrical engineering or a related field.

• 7 years of professional experience in embedded software development specifically working on high-speed communications radar networking or aerospace hardware.

• Expert-level proficiency in modern C and C for embedded systems.

• Deep experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS Zephyr VxWorks) and/or Embedded Linux.

• Strong ability to read complex electrical schematics utilize datasheets and use lab tools (oscilloscopes logic analyzers JTAG debuggers) to isolate hardware vs. software issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience writing software to control phased array antennas digital beamformers or direct-RF sampling transceivers.

• Experience configuring custom Embedded Linux distributions and cross-compiling toolchains using Yocto Project or Buildroot.

• Familiarity with hardware-based security features including TPM TrustZone hardware acceleration engines and secure enclave integration.

• Experience setting up automated Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments and continuous integration pipelines for firmware verification.

• Experience with satellite communications systems space-based networks or telecommunications

• Experience with IP networking and communications protocols including BGP MPLS SRv6 TCP/IP UDP/IP IPv6 voice and video

• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV)

• Understanding of networking over constrained links and optimization techniques

• Experience with formal verification methods for safety-critical software

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $197529.00 - $276539.55 WA applicants is $197529.00 - $276539.55

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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Benefits

• Benefits include: 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% and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Required Experience:

Senior IC