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Principal Technical Program Manager - TeraWave Network Software

Posted 8 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in CA, USA
198K-277K Annually
Expert/Leader
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in CA, USA
198K-277K Annually
Expert/Leader
Lead integrated roadmap and execution for TeraWave network software (SDN, PoP, network platform, wireless MAC). Establish sprint planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and delivery metrics. Coordinate cross-functional integration with silicon, hardware, systems engineering, test, and operations. Drive major integration, test, deployment, and operational-readiness milestones and communicate status to senior stakeholders.
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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 Technical Program Manager within the TeraWave Network Software organization, you will lead program execution across the teams building the constellation’s end-to-end network software stack, including Software-Defined Networking, Points of Presence, network platform, and wireless MAC software. 

You will own the integrated network software roadmap and execution plan, establish scalable planning and delivery mechanisms, and drive alignment across software, silicon, hardware, systems engineering, integration, and operational partners. You will work closely with engineering leaders and technical teams to identify critical-path dependencies, resolve ambiguity, manage program risk, and deliver major system capabilities. 

This role is based in Seattle, WA, or Cupertino, CA. 

Responsibilities 

  • Drive the integrated roadmap and execution plan across the SDN, PoP, network platform, and wireless MAC software teams. 

  • Establish, run, and continuously improve the sprint planning and execution mechanisms used across the Network Software organization, including milestone reviews, dependency management, risk tracking, and delivery reporting. 

  • Develop and maintain a six-month rolling roadmap that translates system architecture, product priorities, and constellation milestones into sequenced software deliverables. 

  • Coordinate technical deliverables, interfaces, integration dependencies, and readiness criteria across software, silicon, hardware, systems engineering, test, and operational teams. 

  • Identify critical-path items and systemic program risks, establish mitigation plans, and drive decisions or escalations to closure. 

  • Lead cross-functional planning for major integration, test, deployment, and operational-readiness milestones. 

  • Define and track program metrics that provide clear insight into delivery health, dependency status, schedule confidence, and organizational risk. 

  • Communicate program status, tradeoffs, risks, and recommended actions to engineering leadership and senior stakeholders. 

 

Basic Qualifications 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field. 

  • 10 or more years of technical program management or equivalent program leadership experience working with software engineering organizations. 

  • Experience leading complex, multi-team software programs from planning through integration, release, and operational deployment. 

  • Experience developing and managing integrated roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical paths. 

  • Experience coordinating software delivery with hardware, silicon, embedded systems, or other tightly coupled engineering organizations. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

 

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field. 

  • Experience delivering networking, telecommunications, aerospace, embedded systems, or large-scale distributed-system programs. 

  • Experience managing programs that span cloud software, embedded software, networking hardware, and operational infrastructure. 

  • Familiarity with networking concepts such as routing, switching, wireless systems, Software-Defined Networking, or network management and orchestration. 

  • Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence to support planning, dependency management, and organizational reporting. 

  • Experience operating in a fast-paced development environment with evolving requirements and aggressive delivery timelines. 

  • Demonstrated ability to influence technical teams, engineering leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority. 


 

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $197,849.00 - $276,987.90 WA applicants is $197,849.00 - $276,987.90

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.


Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.


Blue Origin Denver, Colorado, USA Office

Denver, United States

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