Lead Silicon Software and Hardware Integration Engineer
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! 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 Lead Silicon Software and Hardware Integration Engineer, you will head the engineering activities bridging the gap between custom silicon architectures and upper-level software stacks. You will be responsible for bringing complex SoCs (Systems-on-Chip) and ASICs to life. This high-impact leadership role spans the entire product lifecycle—from pre-silicon planning to physical silicon bring-up, firmware integration, and system-level debugging. You will serve as the primary technical interface connecting hardware designers, silicon architects, and software engineering teams.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in Signal processing, RF design, or system integration
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python.
- Strong understanding of SoC architecture, RF Transceiver, and low-level communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, I2C, SPI).
- Hands-on experience using advanced lab equipment including logic analyzers, spectrum/signal analyzers, network analyzer, and oscilloscope for troubleshooting hardware.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing engineering teams, planning project roadmaps, and mentoring technical staff.
- Proven experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro).
- Lab equipment automation
- Deep understanding of signal integrity, power delivery network (PDN) design, and high-speed PCB design constraints.
- Familiarity with Linux kernel drivers, embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS), and virtualization/container environments
Responsibilities
- Manage HW/SW integration, establish project timelines, and plan resource allocation for silicon programs.
- Oversee and lead the initial power-on and initialization of newly manufactured chips in the lab.
- Drive the strategy to integrate hardware and firmware directly on the physical silicon for cohesive system behavior.
- Direct the design and construction of test boards for silicon bring-up and hardware/software integration.
- Partner with architects, hardware designers, and software engineering teams to root-cause complex failures and performance bottlenecks.
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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
