Director – Software Development

BLUE ORIGIN

Director leading software development for TeraWave satellite communications at Blue Origin. Overseeing team development and ensuring software compliance for high-performance systems.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $233,934 - $327,506 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop long-term software strategies and roadmaps for the TeraWave constellation
Recruit, structure, and mentor a high-performing software engineering team responsible for flight and terminal software
Lead the design, development, and validation of embedded software for optical and RF communications
Collaborate with hardware, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure software reliability and compliance with space-grade standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 6 years leading technical teams
4+ years of experience in space flight avionics or software development
Proven success bringing complex connected software from prototype to deployment in production

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 and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentembedded softwareoptical communicationsRF communicationssoftware validationprototype deploymentproduction deployment

Soft Skills

team leadershipmentoringcollaborationstrategic planning