Principal Constellation Technical Lead, pLEO Systems

About the role

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. Blue Origin's National Security Programs division is seeking a visionary Principal Constellation Technical Lead to spearhead our advanced proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellation programs.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer the technical development and optimization of pLEO constellation architectures that revolutionize space-based communications and sensing capabilities for national security applications
• Lead constellation-level architecture decisions, including orbital configuration, inter-satellite links, ground segment integration, and deployment strategies that maximize system resilience and performance
• Serve as the primary technical authority representing Blue Origin's capabilities to customers, translating complex technical concepts into compelling value propositions
• Develop constellation-level requirements that strategically balance performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability for high-volume satellite production
• Drive technical proposal development for RFIs/RFPs, leading customer engagements and technical presentations that showcase Blue Origin's unique capabilities
• Conduct sophisticated trade studies to optimize constellation performance, resilience, and total cost of ownership while meeting stringent national security requirements
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the constellation lifecycle, ensuring mission success from design through deployment and operations

Requirements

• 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
• Strong 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 national security space programs
• Experience with inter-satellite link technologies, constellation management systems, and autonomous operations
• Knowledge of national security space requirements and mission assurance processes
• Strong presentation and technical writing skills with ability to communicate complex constellation architectures to both technical and business stakeholders