Principal System Architect RF SoC - TeraWave

BLUE ORIGIN • San Diego, WA

1d • $230,773 - $323,082 • Hybrid

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. This is a foundational role on our TeraWave team. To further Blue Origin's mission of enabling millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are bringing together technology from across our product lines to build the future of space-based communication. This role will be onsite in Bay Area-CA, San Diego-CA, Austin-TX or Kent-WA. It is approved for a temporary remote work exception while our local sites are being developed.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in RF systems design and development
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience with networking, modem MAC and PHY, DSP, RF and/or Mixed Signal Designs
• Experience with Matlab, System C, C/C++ or other System level tools
• Knowledge of DSP and communications systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types (OFDM, QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, PAM)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience in full ASIC lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test)
• Experience with Software-Defined Radio Architectures, ADC/DAC, and/or DSPs
• Experience mentoring early career engineers

Responsibilities

• Develop models and algorithm for Terawave Custom Silicon: This includes packet processing, MAC, PHY, Radio Drive for lowest power consumption and highest performance
• Target Hardware and Software algorithms for FPGA and ASIC implementation
• Support the ASIC and SW implementation thru pre-silicon verification and post silicon productization
• Design advanced Digital multi-beam beamforming Phased array systems
• Architect and model optimized RF transceivers for the TeraWave system
• Drive block level RF and AMS specifications in collaboration with the RFIC designers
• Develop and model impairments compensation and system calibration methods for the Custom Silicon and Phased Array design
• Work collaboratively with ASIC, RFIC and Software implementation teams
• Work with the application team to bring up prototype pre-silicon and support all post-silicon to validate your architecture performance

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.

What This Job Offers

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