Blueorigin

Blueorigin

Principal NDE - Network & SDN - TeraWave

Greater Seattle Area · Principal

Work authorization required$291k-$407kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
  • Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • include but are not limited to: Architect, develop, provision, and operate the terrestrial network across hundreds of global satellite gateway sites.
  • 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.
  • Drive architectural decisions and engineering excellence for successful delivery of complex ground network programs.
  • We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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.

Compensation

  • Range for: WA applicants is $290,709.00 - $406,991.55 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements?
  • 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.

Benefits

  • At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
  • Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Company info

  • We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices.
  • Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Equal 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.

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