POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-68A6A · FY26.Q3

Sr. Comsys and DSP Architect - TeraWave

Blue Origin
[ COMPANY ]
[ LOCATION ]
[ POSTED ]
[ REQ ID ]
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$230,398 – $322,557USD
MIDPOINT
$276,478
SPREAD
$92,159
LEVEL
LEAD
TECHNICAL STACK · 2 TAGS
§ 01OVERVIEW

Application close date:

07/9/2026

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 TeraWave, 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 role will be onsite in either the Bay Area-CA, San Diego-CA, Austin-TX, or Kent-WA. It is approved for a temporary remote work exception while specific sites are being developed.

§ 02KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop models and algorithm for the TeraWave Custom Silicon, This includes packet processing, MAC, PHY, Radio DSP
  • Drive for lowest power consumption and highest performance
  • Target your algorithms for FPGA and ASIC implementation,
  • Support the ASIC implementation thru Pre-silicon verification
  • Design advanced Digital end to end communication systems
  • Develop and model Channel impairments models
  • Work collaboratively with ASIC , RFIC and SW implementation teams
  • Work with the application team to Bring up prototype pre-silicon and support all post-silicon to validate your architecture performance
§ 03BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 7+ years of experience in Signal processing or Modem 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, SystemC, 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)
§ 04PREFERRED 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 
  • Familiarity with multirate Digital signal processing techniques
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers
§ 05SECTION

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85 WA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85
§ 06OTHER SITE RANGES MAY DIFFER
§ 07CULTURE 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.

§ 08NICE TO HAVE

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
  • Familiarity with multirate Digital signal processing techniques
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers

Base Pay Range for

CA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85 WA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85

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.

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