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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Constellation Management Software Engineer III - Project Sunrise - Orbital Data Centers - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $164,652 - $230,513 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Biometrics, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Centers, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), NoSQL, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/job/Denver-CO/Constellation-Management-Software-Engineer-III---Project-Sunrise---Orbital-Data-Centers_R75560-1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. * 3+ years of professional software engineering experience. * Strong programming skills in a modern language such as Python, Go, or C#. * Experience building and maintaining data-intensive applications, including working with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, MQTT). * Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). * 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: * Experience developing software for satellite operations, mission planning, or constellation management. * Familiarity with spacecraft telemetry and command systems. * Experience with building scalable, distributed systems in a cloud environment. * Knowledge of both front-end (e.g., React, TypeScript) and back-end development. * A passion for turning complex data into clear, actionable information for operators. ## Description As a Constellation Management Software Engineer, you will be a core developer of the ground software that orchestrates our massive fleet of satellites. Your initial focus will be on building the critical fleet state tracking services that provide the definitive source of truth for the health, location, and status of every satellite in the system. This software is the essential prerequisite for all demonstration and operational planning, enabling mission operators to make informed decisions. You will build the foundational services that transform raw telemetry into a clear, actionable picture of the entire constellation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Design and develop software services for tracking and managing the state of a large-scale satellite constellation. * Build and maintain the databases and data pipelines required to ingest, process, and store real-time telemetry from multiple assets. * Create robust APIs and tools that allow mission operators and automated systems to query the state of the fleet. * Develop software to support the planning, scheduling, and validation of all demonstration and operational activities. * Collaborate with mission operations, flight dynamics, and flight software teams to define data models and interfaces. * Build solutions in a modern, cloud-native environment, leveraging best practices for reliability and scalability. * Contribute to the full lifecycle of ground software development, from initial design to 24/7 operational support., 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