Principal Technical Lead, pLEO Systems

BLUE ORIGIN

. Pioneer the technical development and optimization of pLEO constellation architectures that revolutionize space-based communications and sensing capabilities for national security applications .

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeCalifornia, Colorado, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,618 - $237,473 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pioneer the technical development and optimization of pLEO constellation architectures that revolutionize space-based communications and sensing capabilities for national security applications
Lead constellation-level architecture decisions, including orbital configuration, inter-satellite links, ground segment integration, and deployment strategies that maximize system resilience and performance
Serve as the primary technical authority representing Blue Origin's capabilities to customers, translating complex technical concepts into compelling value propositions
Develop constellation-level requirements that strategically balance performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability for high-volume satellite production
Drive technical proposal development for RFIs/RFPs, leading customer engagements and technical presentations that showcase Blue Origin's unique capabilities
Conduct sophisticated trade studies to optimize constellation performance, resilience, and total cost of ownership while meeting stringent national security requirements
Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the constellation lifecycle, ensuring mission success from design through deployment and operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 lifecycles.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

satellite systems engineeringconstellation architectureorbital configurationinter-satellite linksground segment integrationtechnical proposal developmenttrade studiesrisk mitigationcoverage analysissystem-of-systems engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipcustomer engagementcommunicationtechnical authorityproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcollaborationpresentation skillsnegotiationvalue proposition development

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor's degree in Systems EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering