Senior Director – Silicon Systems & Software

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.

We are seeking a Senior Director of Silicon Systems & Software to lead the end-to-end architecture and development of silicon systems and software within the Silicon Systems Division, supporting our revolutionary Tera Wave satellite communications network.

This role will be instrumental in establishing the system architecture and software development for the custom ASICs we design for our constellation designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps globally. The leader will oversee two core pillars:
Silicon Systems Architecture (RF systems, DSP, and communications systems engineering) and Embedded & Application Software (embedded software and application software for SoCs).

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in silicon system architecture, DSP and RF systems engineering, and embedded/application software leadership, thriving in a fast-paced environment where bold innovation meets mission-critical execution.

• Define and implement silicon system architecture and software engineering standards and methodologies to ensure delivery of high-quality, integrated solutions across the custom ASICs
• Serve as the leader ensuring silicon system architectures and associated software effectively align with business and mission requirements across the Tera Wave program
• Build and lead high-performing teams across two pillars:
• Silicon Systems Architecture: RF systems engineers, DSP engineers, and communications systems engineers
• Embedded & Application Software: embedded software engineers (digital beamformer, modem SoC, L1 software) and application software engineers (digital beamformer and modem SoC)
• Establish system requirements, interface control documentation, verification and validation strategies, and integration test practices for silicon systems and associated software
• Drive the silicon system architecture for custom ASIC and SoC solutions including digital beamformer, modem SoC, and RF front-end, defining algorithms, signal chains, and performance budgets
• Lead DSP algorithm development, waveform design, and communications system architecture for modem and beamforming applications
• Oversee embedded software development for digital beamformer, modem SoC, and L1 software, ensuring real-time performance, reliability, and scalability
• Oversee application software development layered on top of digital beamformer and modem SoC platforms, enabling configuration, control, telemetry, and higher-layer functionality
• Collaborate with silicon design, hardware, systems, and operations teams to define cross-domain requirements, allocations, and end-to-end interface agreements
• Lead silicon system-level trade studies, architecture reviews, and technical risk assessments spanning RF, DSP, communications systems, and software
• Provide technical leadership for architecture decisions spanning silicon systems, DSP/RF, embedded firmware, and application software

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in silicon system architecture, RF/DSP systems, communications systems, or embedded/application software
• 5+ years of experience successfully leading large, multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning hardware-adjacent systems and software
• Demonstrated…