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Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-basedconnectivitywithTeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6Tbpsanywhere on Earth.This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.
Position OverviewBlue Origins TeraWave Gateway team is developing advanced ground infrastructure to support high-capacity satellite communications. The Senior Engineer Gateway Hardware Systems will contribute to the development, evaluation, and optimization of electronic hardware and components used in gateway subsystems.
This role is suited to an engineer with a strong foundation in electrical engineering, semiconductor technologies, microelectronics, and hardware development. The engineer will work closely with RF, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to evaluate electronic components, assess emerging technologies, support hardware design decisions, and address component-level performance, integration interfaces, thermal, and packaging considerations.
The successful candidate will apply a combination of device-level understanding, circuit analysis, experimental characterization, and practical hardware-development experience to help deliver reliable, manufacturable, and scalable gateway hardware.
Key Responsibilities
- Gateway Electronic Hardware Development
- Semiconductor and Electronic Component Engineering
- Circuit Analysis and Hardware Characterization
- Hardware Interfaces, Packaging, and Thermal Considerations
- Technology Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
Basic Qualifications
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Devices, or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional experience in semiconductor technologies, electronic hardware development, microelectronics, or device characterization.
- Understanding of electronic circuits, semiconductor device behavior, and fundamental electrical engineering principles.
- Experience with circuit simulation or engineering analysis tools such as OrCAD, PSpice, MATLAB, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze technical data, investigate hardware problems, and develop evidence-based engineering recommendations.
- Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to develop or improve hardware products.
- Strong technical communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with semiconductor devices, MEMS, photonic devices, sensors, or other advanced electronic technologies.
- Familiarity with analog and digital circuit concepts, electronic interfaces, and hardware design considerations.
- Experience with hardware prototyping, electrical characterization, experimental design, or root-cause analysis.
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for engineering analysis and data processing.
- Understanding of electronic packaging, thermal management, reliability, and design for manufacturability.
- Experience working with component suppliers, manufacturing partners, or cross-functional hardware-development teams.
- Exposure to RF or microwave communication hardware, high-frequency electronic components, or telecommunications infrastructure.
- Familiarity with PCB design, electronic subsystem development, or system-level hardware interfaces.
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55
WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results, or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
