Blue Origin

Principal System Architect RF SoC - TeraWave

Blue Origin$230K — $323K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in RF systems design and development
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field
  • Experience with networking, modem MAC, PHY, DSP, RF or Mixed Signal Designs
  • Proficiency in Matlab, System C, C/C++, or similar tools
  • Knowledge of DSP and communications systems, including modulation types and error correction

Responsibilities

  • Develop models and algorithms for Terawave Custom Silicon
  • Optimize for lowest power consumption and highest performance
  • Target hardware and software algorithms for FPGA and ASIC implementation
  • Support ASIC and software implementations through verification and productization
  • Design advanced digital multi-beam phased array systems
  • Architect and model optimized RF transceivers for TeraWave
  • Collaborate with teams on ASIC, RFIC, and software implementations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock options for employees working at least 20 hours/week
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off plus 14 company-paid holidays
Full Job Description

Application close date:

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

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.

Key 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

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • 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

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $230,773.00 - $323,081.85 WA applicants is $230,773.00 - $323,081.85

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits

  • Benefits include:  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 benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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2000

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