Principal Constellation Technical Lead, pLEO Systems

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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!

The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit.

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Principal Constellation Technical Lead to apply our Tera Wave technology to lead architecture, capture, development, and execution of proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellation programs for commercial customers. This key technical leadership position will serve as the primary technical authority for constellation‑level design, integration, and optimization, ensuring cohesive system performance across multiple spacecraft while interfacing between business development teams and engineering execution teams.

• Position is open to working at any major Blue Origin worksite
• Relocation assistance is available
• Position requires approximately 30% travel
• Active Top Secret security clearance desired.

• Lead the technical development and optimization of commercial pLEO constellation architectures, including orbital design, coverage analysis, and constellation‑wide performance requirements
• Serve as the primary technical lead for commercial constellation opportunities, representing In‑Space Systems' technical capabilities and solutions
• Develop constellation‑level requirements and specifications that balance performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability for high‑volume satellite production
• Interface between sales, marketing, and strategy teams and engineering teams to shape opportunities and ensure technical alignment with commercial customer needs
• Lead technical aspects of business development activities including customer meetings, technical presentations, and capability demonstrations for commercial pLEO opportunities
• Develop and write technical proposals and responses to RFIs/RFPs for commercial satellite constellation opportunities
• Provide systems engineering leadership for constellation‑level architecture decisions, including orbital configuration, inter‑satellite links, ground segment integration, and constellation deployment strategies
• Lead technical trade studies to optimize constellation performance, resilience, and total cost of ownership
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the constellation lifecycle, from design through deployment and operations
• Stay current with industry trends and competitive landscape in commercial pLEO markets, including communications, Earth observation, and IoT applications
• Represent Blue Origin's technical capabilities at industry events and customer engagements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in satellite systems engineering with progressive leadership responsibilities
• Experience with commercial satellite constellation architecture, design, and deployment
• Demonstrated experience in technical proposal development and customer engagement for commercial space programs
• Strong understanding of constellation‑level design considerations including orbital mechanics, coverage analysis, and system‑of‑systems engineering
• Experience leading technical teams through complex constellation development life cycles

• Master's degree or PhD in relevant engineering discipline
• 15+ years of experience in satellite systems engineering with significant constellation leadership experience
• Direct experience with pLEO constellation architecture development, deployment, and operations
• Experience with mass‑production techniques for satellite manufacturing and constellation deployment strategies
• Track record of successful proposal…