Senior GPU Compute Engineer — Space HPC

Blue Origin; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is building infrastructure in space for Earth. We are developing a satellite constellation and seek a senior hardware engineer to own GPU compute payload design for orbital data centers. You will manage GPU selection, board layout, interconnects, and qualification for space environments.

Lead architecture of compute fabric, engage GPU vendors, and ensure defense-grade performance for AI/HPC workloads. Strong space hardware experience and end-to-end project ownership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in HPC hardware design, GPU systems engineering, or similar role.
• Deep architectural knowledge of modern GPU/TPU ecosystems.
• Experience with high-speed interconnects such as PCIe, NVLink, or equivalent.
• Proven end-to-end hardware product lifecycle experience from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Define the payload compute architecture, including GPU density and memory subsystems.
• Design GPU compute module, board layout, signal integrity, and thermal interface.
• Engage with GPU providers to align roadmaps with mission needs.
• Lead qualification of GPU devices for space environment and SEU/thermal/power constraints.
• Develop and own GPU module qualification plan including radiation testing and EMI/EMC.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and software teams for AI/HPC workloads.
• Define compute fabric architecture, including switch selection and topology.

Skills

HPC hardware design

GPU systems engineering

High-speed interconnects

Space hardware qualification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Tools

PCIe

NVLink

NVSwitch

Job description

Blue Origin is building infrastructure in space for Earth. We are developing a satellite constellation and seek a senior hardware engineer to own GPU compute payload design for orbital data centers. You will manage GPU selection, board layout, interconnects, and qualification for space environments.

Lead architecture of compute fabric, engage GPU vendors, and ensure defense-grade performance for AI/HPC workloads. Strong space hardware experience and end-to-end project ownership are essential.