Principal NDE - Network & SDN - TeraWave

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

As a Principal Network Development Engineer for Network Architecture and SDN at TeraWave, you join the team responsible for the design and implementation of the "brain" of our constellation. We develop a dynamic, self-healing network that operates at orbital speeds across our multi-orbit constellation of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites. In this Principal role, you apply deep networking architecture expertise to develop critical components of our Ground and Terrestrial networking infrastructure. You collaborate with principal engineers and technical leaders to implement innovative approaches to routing, traffic management, and network resilience. This is a greenfield environment where you develop resilient, highly available, and secure ground networking connectivity that backhauls customer traffic.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Architect, develop, provision, and operate the terrestrial network across hundreds of global satellite gateway sites.

• Define and evolve network architecture, engineering standards, and operational best practices for the global ground network.

• Partner with network, cloud, and field engineering teams to deliver a scalable and resilient ground network.

• Design automation frameworks and deployment pipelines that enable rapid, repeatable provisioning of complete gateway sites.

• Integrate the satellite constellation with the terrestrial backbone across management, customer, and security networking services.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across multiple organizations on large-scale networking initiatives.

• Drive architectural decisions and engineering excellence for successful delivery of complex ground network programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field, or equivalent experience.

• 10 or more years of networking experience in large scale, complex production environments including WANs.

• 7 or more years of technical leadership, architecture, design ownership, or mentorship in WAN environments.

• Knowledge of BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, and Segment Routing (SRv6 or SR-MPLS) in network environments.

• Experience with cloud networking, network virtualization, segmentation, and automation of large scale WAN architectures.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience designing highly available, fault tolerant, and robust WAN and ground network architectures.

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, reliable, and supportable network architecture decisions.

• Ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams without relying on direct reporting authority.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, strategic thinking, communication, and technical leadership skills.

• Passion for Blue Origin's mission and ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Don't have all the listed qualifications? If you meet the basic qualifications and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $290,709.00 - $406,991.55

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.

Export Control Regulations

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

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• 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.

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