Principal System Architect RF SoC - TeraWave

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 Tera Wave, 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 Tera Wave 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.

• Develop models and algorithms for Terawave Custom Silicon, including packet processing, MAC, PHY, and radio.
• Drive lowest power consumption and highest performance.
• Target Hardware and Software algorithms for FPGA and ASIC implementation.
• Support the ASIC and SW implementation through pre‑silicon verification and post‑silicon productization.
• Design advanced digital multi‑beam beamforming phased array systems.
• Architect and model optimized RF transceivers for the Tera Wave system.
• Drive block level RF and AMS specifications in collaboration with the RFIC designers.
• Develop and model impairment 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 architecture performance.

• 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).

• 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.

CA applicants: $ – $
WA applicants: $ – $

Compensation ranges may vary by site.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies show that some people are less likely to apply if they don’t meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we encourage you to apply anyway if you’re excited about this role and your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification.

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