Senior GPU Compute Hardware Engineer — Orbiting Data Centers

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior hardware engineer to own GPU-based compute payloads for our orbital data centers. You will lead the design of GPU modules, interconnect fabrics, and high-speed interfaces, ensuring robustness in harsh space environments and radiation conditions.

You will evaluate and qualify GPU devices, drive qualification plans, and collaborate with systems teams to optimize hardware for AI/HPC workloads. A strong track record in space-grade hardware is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in HPC hardware design or similar role.
• Deep architectural knowledge of modern GPU/TPU ecosystem.
• Experience with high-speed interconnects such as PCIe, NVLink.
• Experience taking complex hardware from concept to manufacturing and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Define the payload compute architecture, including GPU density, memory subsystems, and interconnect topology.
• Own the design of the GPU compute module, including board layout, signal integrity, mounting, and thermal interface.
• Engage GPU providers to align roadmaps with mission requirements.
• Lead selection and qualification of GPU devices for space environment, including SEU and TID considerations.
• Develop and own the GPU module qualification plan, including radiation testing and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to optimize hardware for AI/HPC workloads.
• Define the compute fabric architecture including switch selection and topology design.

Skills

GPU systems engineering

HPC hardware design

High-speed interconnects

Space hardware experience

Thermal management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior hardware engineer to own GPU-based compute payloads for our orbital data centers. You will lead the design of GPU modules, interconnect fabrics, and high-speed interfaces, ensuring robustness in harsh space environments and radiation conditions.

You will evaluate and qualify GPU devices, drive qualification plans, and collaborate with systems teams to optimize hardware for AI/HPC workloads. A strong track record in space-grade hardware is highly valued.