Principal Modem SoC Engineer - Terawave

Principal Modem SoC Design Engineer

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are pioneering the development of reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. 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.

• Define top-level or cross-subsystem digital architecture for Satellite communication ASICs and SoCs.
• Lead hardware realization of key communication functions such as modem pipelines, coding engines, digital beamforming, switching fabrics, and packet/data processing.
• Drive end-to-end technical planning from concept through silicon validation.
• Establish system-level tradeoffs among throughput, latency, power, die area, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical leadership across design, verification, physical design, firmware, packaging, and system teams.
• Review and influence architectural partitioning between ASIC, FPGA, software, and RF/analog domains.
• Develop methodologies and reusable IP strategies that improve schedule, quality, and scalability.
• Mentor technical leaders and act as a go-to expert for critical design reviews and issue resolution.
• Support roadmap planning and future product definition.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of ASIC design experience, including ownership of complex chips or multiple tape‑outs.
• Expert-level knowledge of digital design, microarchitecture, and full-chip tradeoffs.
• Proven success leading technically exciting silicon programs.
• Strong understanding of communication signal-processing hardware and system integration.
• Ability to influence across organizations and communicate complex technical topics clearly.

• Deep expertise in space-based communications, digital modems, phased arrays, or payload processing.
• Experience in advanced FEC architectures, timing recovery, carrier recovery, or channel adaptation hardware.
• Familiarity with rad‑hard, fault‑tolerant, or high‑availability digital design techniques.
• Experience guiding architecture across both commercial and mission‑critical applications.
• Strong record of innovation, patents, publications, or major product launches.

CA applicants: $ – $.

WA applicants: $ – $.

Other site ranges may differ.

• 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and may share in the company’s results. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are subject to change and cancellation. Please check with a recruiter for more details.

Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Blue Origin will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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