Digital SOC Architect - TeraWave

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

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! - We are seeking a Digital SOC Architect/Engineer to design and develop critical components for our revolutionary TeraWave satellite communications network. This role will be instrumental in creating the digital silicon implementations that enable our constellation to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps globally. The ideal candidate brings expertise in digital architecture, RTL design, and system integration, thriving in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in digital design and SOC architecture
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog or Verilog for RTL implementation
• Experience with SOC integration and interface design
• Understanding of digital timing and synchronization concepts
• Knowledge of industry-standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB, etc.)
• Familiarity with synthesis tools and RTL-to-gates methodology
• Experience with simulation and debugging of complex digital systems

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with high-speed networking hardware design (10G or above)
• Background in digital signal processing for communications systems
• Knowledge of OFDM, beamforming, or wireless protocols
• Experience with FPGA implementation and prototyping
• Understanding of low-power design techniques
• Familiarity with space or defense electronics requirements
• Track record of successful tape-outs in modern process nodes
• Experience with high-speed SerDes interfaces
• Background in 5G, satellite, or other advanced communications systems

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital hardware architectures for high-throughput satellite communications ASICs
• Create and implement RTL code for critical SOC blocks and interfaces
• Contribute to architecture optimization for performance, power, and area trade-offs
• Develop implementations for networking protocols and digital signal processing algorithms
• Collaborate with verification engineers to ensure robust and reliable designs
• Support FPGA prototype development for early validation
• Work with backend teams throughout the physical implementation process
• Document design specifications, architecture decisions, and implementation details
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with cross-functional teams
• Troubleshoot and debug complex digital design issues
• Optimize designs for timing, power, and area constraints
• Implement interfaces between digital hardware and firmware/software components
• Research and evaluate new architectural approaches to meet evolving requirements

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level