Senior Flight Dynamics System Software Architect

BLUE ORIGIN

Flight Dynamics System Software Architect refining software architecture and leading implementation for cutting-edge satellite management systems at Blue Origin. Collaborating with engineers on mission operations and cloud infrastructure.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $197,529 - $276,539 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in flight dynamics systems and software development, with a strong focus on mission operation software and ground system infrastructure in the AWS Cloud. Proficient in software architecture refinement, build automation, and continuous integration practices.

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Flight Dynamics Systems ExpertiseProduction Flight Dynamics Software DevelopmentJava, Python, JavaScript, C, or C++ ExperienceAgile Software Development ProcessesContainerization Technologies (Docker) and Orchestration Platforms (Kubernetes)

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Hard Skills

Flight Dynamics SystemsSoftware DevelopmentSoftware ArchitectureBuild AutomationContinuous IntegrationConfiguration ManagementVerification and ValidationUnit-Level and System-Level TestingAWS CloudManeuver Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWS CloudDockerKubernetesSoftware Defined NetworkingVPCSubnetsFirewallsVPNs

Industry Keywords

Satellite Management SystemMission OperationsGround System InfrastructureCollision AvoidanceOrbit Maintenance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerFirewallsJavaJavaScriptKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Refine software architecture and lead software implementation of flight dynamics capabilities for a cutting-edge satellite management system
Guide the development and implementation of mission operation software and ground system infrastructure in the AWS Cloud
Lead the Flight Dynamics System software build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, and deployment
Assist the operations team in creating operations products (procedures, documentation etc.) that support the flight dynamics aspects of mission operations
Develop and integrate software components, including performing unit-level and system-level tests as part of the Ground System Verification & Validation process
Manage a complex variety of needs, constraints, and tasks from mission stakeholders
Support mission control software operations responsibilities (maintenance, flaw correction, improvements) during operator training
Collaborate with the training team to plan training simulations and other training activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in computer science, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics or related technical field
Expertise in flight dynamics systems designed to operate fleet of space vehicles, in particular maneuver design, conjunction response / collision avoidance, and orbit maintenance
Experience developing and fielding production flight dynamics software
Experience in one or more of the following: Java, Python, JavaScript, C, or C++
Experience with Agile software development processes
Understanding of and experience with modern software development practices
Knowledge of software defined networking (VPC, Subnets, Firewalls, VPNs, etc.)
Knowledge of containerization technologies (such as Docker) and orchestration platforms (such as Kubernetes)

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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Benefits and bonuses dependent on role type and job level