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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!\nBlue 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.Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Flight Software Test Lead Engineer to drive verification and validation efforts for our TeraWave satellite constellation. In this role, you will lead a team of test engineers responsible for ensuring flight software reliability, safety, and performance across our next-generation satellite platform. You will own the test strategy from component qualification through system-level integration, working closely with systems engineers, flight software developers, avionics engineers, fault management engineers, and other test leads to deliver flight-ready software for a large-scale LEO constellation.\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nLead the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test plans and procedures for flight software across satellite bus and payload subsystems\nDefine and maintain the overall FSW verification and validation strategy, including component qualification, integration, regression, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing\nCollaborate directly with systems engineering, flight software, avionics, fault management, and peer test leads to develop automated tests that verify component qualification and system-level requirements\nArchitect and maintain scalable test execution frameworks in Python (or equivalent) capable of operating seamlessly across software-only environments, software & hardware bench environments, and full hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) configurations - not just individual test scripts, but the underlying execution infrastructure\nManage a team of test engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback\nOwn the end-to-end test campaign management process, including:Mapping system and software requirements to individual test cases with full traceability\nTracking test execution status, results, and associated artifacts\nProducing verification documentation sufficient to close requirements at milestone reviews\n\nCoordinate test campaigns using flight software testbeds, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop rigs to validate software behavior under nominal and off-nominal conditions\nCollaborate with FSW developers to establish testability requirements early in the software design lifecycle\nOwn defect tracking, root cause analysis, and closure processes for issues identified during test\nSupport software qualification and certification activities, ensuring compliance with mission assurance and safety requirements\nParticipate in test readiness reviews, test result reviews, and flight readiness reviews\nDrive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and methodologies to increase constellation production velocity\nSupport anomaly investigations and regression testing during on-orbit operations\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field\n7+ years of experience in software testing, verification and validation, or software quality engineering, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership capacity\nDemonstrated experience testing embedded or real-time flight/mission-critical software\nStrong proficiency in Python for both test script development and test execution architecture design, with the ability to build and maintain frameworks that function across multiple test environments (software-only, software & hardware, and HWIL)\nProven experience managing test campaigns with rigorous requirements traceability - mapping requirements to test cases, tracking results, and generating verification artifacts for formal milestone closeout\nExperience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation environments\nFamiliarity with software development lifecycle processes for safety-critical or mission-critical systems\nExperience with requirements management and test traceability tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, JIRA)\nStrong understanding of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines\nMust 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.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in a relevant engineering discipline\nExperience testing flight software for satellites, spacecraft, or other aerospace vehicles\nFamiliarity with satellite constellation operations, including onboard autonomy, fault management, and command & data handling (C&DH) systems\nExperience with flight software architectures (e.g., cFS, VxWorks, RTOS environments)\nKnowledge of communication protocols relevant to satellite systems (CCSDS, SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553)\nExperience supporting on-orbit anomaly resolution and software patch/update campaigns\nPrior experience in a high-rate production environment supporting multiple concurrent satellite builds\nBase Pay Range for:\nCO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35\nWA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55Other site ranges may differ\nCulture Statement\nDon’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.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants 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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired 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\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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