Director - SOC Architecture

BLUE ORIGIN • Central, TX

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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 SOC Architecture Director/Manager to lead architecture development for communications hardware. The ideal candidate brings extensive expertise in silicon architecture, networking protocols, and digital signal processing, thriving in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in Silicon Architecture or Lead RTL Design roles
• Demonstrated experience with SOC architecture and integration
• Experience with high-performance networking hardware design
• Background in digital signal processing implementation
• Knowledge of industry standard bus protocols and interfaces
• Strong technical leadership and team management skills

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant engineering discipline
• Background in space-based or radiation-hardened electronics
• Knowledge of 5G or advanced communications protocols
• Experience with high-speed SerDes and network interfaces
• Track record of successful tape-outs in leading-edge process nodes
• Experience mentoring junior architects and engineers
• Understanding of FPGA prototyping and emulation

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of high-performance custom ASICs for networking applications
• Define and document the SOC architecture and specifications for multiple chips
• Drive high-level modeling and architecture exploration for critical networking components
• Collaborate with RFIC, System Architecture, and Software teams to ensure seamless integration
• Oversee and guide integration of multiple IP blocks in complex SOC environments
• Define and maintain the interface specifications between hardware and firmware/software
• Develop innovative solutions for digital signal processing
• Create networking protocol implementations optimized for space-based applications
• Balance performance, power, and area requirements for space-qualified silicon
• Lead a team of architects and senior design engineers
• Establish best practices and design methodologies for the ASIC development team
• Support the translation of system requirements into hardware architecture

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: Manager