Lead Silicon Software and Hardware Integration Engineer

Blue Origin • San Diego, CA

11d • Onsite

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)
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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