Ground Software Architect - TeraWave

## Ground Software Architect - Tera Wave Apply locations :
Reston, VA:
Greater Seattle Areatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R68826

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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. 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 Tera Wave, 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.

Our Tera Wave business unit is seeking experienced personnel to join the Ground System team as the Tera Wave Ground Software Architect! We are a team with wide-ranging skillsets that value safety and problem-solving. This position will significantly impact the history of space and will require your commitment and detailed attention.

As the Ground Software Architect, you will work closely with Systems Engineering teams to support and guide the software architecture, technology selection, and verification planning in alignment with the requirements and payload customer needs to operate the on-orbit satellite constellation. Strong software skills are needed to actively develop and mentor a team of mission operation software developers responsible for space-to-ground communications, command and control, mission planning, and flight dynamics for the Tera Wave satellite constellation.

This position will collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Ground Systems within the Ground & Spaceflight Operations organization, to understand and meet cost, schedule, and technical priorities.
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*** Architect, design, implement, test, verify and deploy mission operations, safety-critical software systems, ensuring the success of Blue Origin's Tera Wave satellite constellation.
* Guide the development and implementation of operations software and ground system infrastructure.
* Perform trade studies to develop software tools in-house, adapt existing software, or purchase software to perform a particular function.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing spacecraft systems, infrastructure, and customers to define software requirements, architectures, and designs.
* Coordinate with mission system engineers to plan, develop, and lead system verification and qualification.
* Produce documentation for software architecture, design, verification plans, user manual and training material.
* Support mission control software operations responsibilities (maintenance, flaw correction, improvements) during operator training; ground data system verification, validation and certification; spacecraft integration; and flight.
* Develop and integrate software components, including unit-level and system-level tests.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** B.S. or higher degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
* 10+ years of software development experience including production software development.
* Experience using tools such as DoDAF, UML, C4 Model, Software Design Patterns
* Strong understanding of the principles and methods of engineering complex systems
*…