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Flight Software Test Lead Engineer - TeraWave at Blue Origin | LAYIQ

Lead the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test plans and procedures for flight software across satellite bus and payload subsystems
Define and maintain the overall FSW verification and validation strategy, including component qualification, integration, regression, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Collaborate 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
Architect 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
Manage a team of test engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback
Own the end-to-end test campaign management process, including: Mapping system and software requirements to individual test cases with full traceability
Tracking test execution status, results, and associated artifacts
Producing verification documentation sufficient to close requirements at milestone reviews
Coordinate test campaigns using flight software testbeds, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop rigs to validate software behavior under nominal and off-nominal conditions
Collaborate with FSW developers to establish testability requirements early in the software design lifecycle
Own defect tracking, root cause analysis, and closure processes for issues identified during test
Support software qualification and certification activities, ensuring compliance with mission assurance and safety requirements
Participate in test readiness reviews, test result reviews, and flight readiness reviews
Drive continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and methodologies to increase constellation production velocity
Support anomaly investigations and regression testing during on-orbit operations

Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Experience testing flight software for satellites, spacecraft, or other aerospace vehicles
Familiarity with satellite constellation operations, including onboard autonomy, fault management, and command & data handling (C&DH) systems
Experience with flight software architectures (e.g., cFS, VxWorks, RTOS environments)
Knowledge of communication protocols relevant to satellite systems (CCSDS, SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553)
Experience supporting on-orbit anomaly resolution and software patch/update campaigns
Prior experience in a high-rate production environment supporting multiple concurrent satellite builds
Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35
WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’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.
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Applicants 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.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required 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
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Required 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

Benefits

Benefits 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.
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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue 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 .
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
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