Principal DSP Engineer - Terawave

Blue Origin LLC; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a senior signal processing engineer to help develop the TeraWave Custom Silicon in the Bay Area, Austin, or Kent. You will design DSP/PHY algorithms, optimize for power and performance, and collaborate with ASIC, RFIC, and SW teams to bring pre-silicon platforms to life.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in DSP, hands-on MATLAB/Python/C/C++ experience, and a track record in fixed-point modeling and verification.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of signal processing or modem design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ programming for DSP/communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and algorithms for the TeraWave Custom Silicon.
• Hands-on DSP/PHY algorithm development using MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
• Bit-accurate verification from floating-point to fixed-point implementations.

Skills

Signal processing expert

DSP/PHY development

MATLAB/Python/C++

FPGA/ASIC design

Fixed-point optimization

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SystemC

C/C++

Job description

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 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, Austin-TX, or Kent-WA. It is approved for a temporary remote work exception while specific sites are being developed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop models and algorithms for the TeraWave Custom Silicon. This includes packet processing, MAC, PHY, and Radio DSP
• Hands-on development and implementation of DSP/PHY algorithms using MATLAB, Python, and C/C++
• Take algorithms from floating-point modeling through fixed-point implementation and bit-accurate verification
• Drive for lowest power consumption and highest performance
• Target your algorithms for FPGA and ASIC implementation, including fixed-point optimization, word-length analysis, and implementation tradeoffs
• Support the ASIC implementation through pre-silicon verification
• Design advanced digital end-to-end communication systems
• Develop and model channel impairment models
• Work collaboratively with ASIC, RFIC, and SW implementation teams
• Work with the application team to bring up prototype pre-silicon platforms and support post-silicon validation of architecture and algorithm performance
• Debug and correlate algorithm performance across system models, RTL/FPGA, and silicon

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ 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 PHY, DSP, beamforming, RF and/or mixed-signal designs
• Strong hands-on programming experience in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ for DSP/communications algorithm development
• Experience with floating-point and fixed-point modeling, bit-accurate implementation, and algorithm optimization
• Experience with MATLAB, SystemC, C/C++ or other system-level modeling tools
• Knowledge of DSP and communications systems, filters

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 taking DSP algorithms from MATLAB/Python reference models into real-time C/C++, FPGA, DSP, or ASIC implementations
• Experience with Software-Defined Radio architectures, ADC/DAC, and/or DSPs
• Familiarity with multirate digital signal processing techniques
• Experience with real-time embedded DSP implementation, profiling, optimization, and hardware/software partitioning
• Experience with pre-silicon verification, hardware bring-up, and lab correlation/debug
• 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. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin!

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.