Blue Origin
spaceflight
PrincipalConstellationTechnicalLead,pLEOSystems
“Principal Constellation Technical Lead, pLEO Systems at Blue Origin. Skills: Constellation Technical Lead, pLEO Systems, architecture, capture, development, execution of proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellation programs, constellation-level design, integration, optimization, system performance across multiple spacecraft, technical proposal development, customer engagement. Lead the technical development and optimization of commercial pLEO constellation architectures, including orbital d”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring cohesive system performance across multiple spacecraft; shape opportunities and ensure technical alignment with commercial customer needs; optimize constellation performance, resilience, and total cost of ownership; play a pivotal role in expanding Blue Origin's impact in the commercial pLEO market; shape the future of space infrastructure and global connectivity
Industry & Context.
problem solvers; Lead technical trade studies to optimize constellation performance, resilience, and total cost of ownership; Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the constellation lifecycle
Position is open to working at any major Blue Origin worksite, Relocation assistance is available, Position requires approximately 30% travel, Active Top Secret security clearance desired, 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., Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check, Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any one 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 (CDL drivers only), 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field, 10+ years of experience in satellite systems engineering with progressive leadership responsibilities, Experience with commercial satellite constellation architecture, design, and deployment, Demonstrated experience in technical proposal development and customer engagement for commercial space programs, understanding of constellation-level design considerations including orbital mechanics, coverage analysis, and system-of-systems engineering, Experience leading technical teams through complex constellation development lifecycles
Nice to Have
Master's degree or PhD in relevant engineering discipline, 15+ years of experience in satellite systems engineering with significant constellation leadership experience, Direct experience with pLEO constellation architecture development, deployment, and operations, Experience with mass-production techniques for satellite manufacturing and constellation deployment strategies, Track record of successful proposal development and contract capture for commercial space programs, Experience with inter-satellite link technologies, constellation management systems, and autonomous operations, Knowledge of commercial pLEO market dynamics, business models, and customer requirements across various applications (communications, Earth observation, IoT), Experience with agile development methodologies and rapid iteration in commercial space systems, presentation and technical writing skills with ability to communicate complex constellation architectures to both technical and business stakeholders, Experience with constellation simulation tools and performance modeling, Active Top Secret security clearance
What You'll Do.
Lead the technical development and optimization of commercial pLEO constellation architectures
including orbital design
and constellation-wide performance requirements
Serve as the primary technical lead for commercial constellation opportunities
representing In-Space Systems' technical capabilities and solutions
Develop constellation-level requirements and specifications that balance performance
and manufacturability for high-volume satellite production
Provide systems engineering leadership for constellation-level architecture decisions
including orbital configuration
inter-satellite links
ground segment integration
and constellation deployment strategies
Lead technical trade studies to optimize constellation performance
and total cost of ownership
Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the constellation lifecycle
from design through deployment and operations
Stay current with industry trends and competitive landscape in commercial pLEO markets
including communications
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interfacing between business development teams and engineering execution teams; Interface between sales, marketing, and strategy teams and engineering teams to shape opportunities and ensure technical alignment with commercial customer needs; Lead technical aspects of business development activities including customer meetings, technical presentations, and capability demonstrations for commercial pLEO opportunities; Represent Blue Origin's technical capabilities at industry events and customer engagements
Communication Scope
presentation and technical writing skills with ability to communicate complex constellation architectures to both technical and business stakeholders
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