Satellite Test Software Lead - TeraWave
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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 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.TeraWave isseeking an experienced Test SoftwareLeadto architect, develop, and maintain the software systems that power vehicle electrical, avionics, and HWIL test infrastructure. This role owns the full test software stack — from hardware interface drivers and real-time control to test sequencing, dataacquisition, automated limit checking, and reporting — and is responsible for delivering a software-defined test capability that scales with vehicleproduction rate. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between software engineering discipline and deep knowledge of vehicle test operations, building toolsthat engineers and technicians trust on the test floor.
Define and own the architecture of the test software ecosystem including test executive frameworks, abstraction layers, real time controlinterfaces, and the data pipeline.
Design test software systems for reliability, maintainability, and scalability. Built from the startto support multi vehicle production throughout.
Lead development of test sequencing engines, automated procedure execution frameworks and go/no-go limit checking systems to reduce manual operations.
Own test procedure development, review, and approval workflows from initial draft through qualification and acceptance.
Own integration of test software with hardware interfaces including serial buses, analog/discrete, I/O, RF EquipmentAPI’s, and real time simulationplatforms (speedgoat, National Instruments, etc.,)
Develop software interfaces to RF test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, channel emulators, and GPS/GNSS simulators) to enable automated RF testing, measurement, and screening.
Champion an “automation-first” development philosophy for test software design and implementation.
Parter with electrical test, Hardware-in-the-Loop, and manufacturing engineering teams early in the design cycle to ensure test software integrates seamlessly with production and build sequences.
Define and implement automated report generation, real-time health monitoring, dashboards, and data export pipelines that feed production analytics.
Lead a team of test software engineers and provide technical direction, code review oversight, and mentorship.
Communicate software development status, risks, and milestone readiness to program and engineering leadership.
Coordinate with Avionics, flight software, and system engineering teams to align test software interfaces with evolving vehicle software architecture.
Drive adoption of automated testing for test software itself – unit tests, integration tests, regression suites that validate the test infrastructure prior to touching flight vehicles.
Bachelor's degree inSoftware Engineering,Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
8+ years of experiencein test software development, embedded systems,or software defined test infrastructure.
Demonstrated experiencearchitecting and delivering test executive or automated test frameworks used in production or flighthardware verification.
Proficiency in one or more languages used in test software development (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB, etc.)
Hands on experienceintegrating software with hardware interfaces including serial buses, analog/discrete I/O, and instrumentation APIs.
Familiarity with RF test equipment software integration
Experience applying software engineering best practices to test software version control (Git), code review, CI/CD, automated testing, and release management
Demonstrated experience designing test systems with production scalability and automation as primary requirements.
Proven ability to lead software engineering teams and coordinate across disciplines in afast paceddevelopment environment.
- 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.
Master’s degree insoftwareengineeringor related field
Experiencedeveloping software for lunchvehicle, spacecraft, or other highly integrated systems.
Experience with real time operating systems and deterministic execution environments (VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS, NI Linux Real Time)
Experience with real-time simulation platform integration (Speedgoat, dSPACE, NI Veristand/TestStand)
Familiarity with Design for Testability (DFT) principles applied from a software perspective
Previous lead or management experience in a software or test engineering organization.
Experience scaling a test software program from a development cadence torate production.
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35 WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55Don’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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Description
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in test software development, embedded systems, or software defined test infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering test executive or automated test frameworks used in production or flight hardware verification.
- Proficiency in one or more languages used in test software development (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, MATLAB, etc.)
- Hands on experience integrating software with hardware interfaces including serial buses, analog/discrete I/O, and instrumentation APIs.
- Familiarity with RF test equipment software integration
- Experience applying software engineering best practices to test software version control (Git), code review, CI/CD, automated testing, and release management
- Demonstrated experience designing test systems with production scalability and automation as primary requirements.
- Proven ability to lead software engineering teams and coordinate across disciplines in a fast paced development environment.
- 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.
- How much does the Satellite Test Software Lead - TeraWave at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $182K–$277K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Satellite Test Software Lead - TeraWave role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
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