Principal Technical Lead, Constellation Systems

BLUE ORIGIN

. Lead the technical development and optimization of commercial pLEO constellation architectures, including orbital design, coverage analysis, and constellation-wide performance requirements .

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeCalifornia, Colorado, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,618 - $237,473 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

satellite systems engineeringconstellation architectureorbital designcoverage analysistechnical proposal developmentsystem-of-systems engineeringorbital mechanicsinter-satellite linksground segment integrationconstellation deployment strategies

Soft Skills

leadershiptechnical communicationcustomer engagementcollaborationrisk managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingpresentation skillsteam managementtechnical alignment

Certifications

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