Senior Hardware Engineer – Gateway Systems, TeraWave

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 198,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off and holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Engineer – Gateway Hardware Systems to advance gateway hardware development and evaluation. You will work with RF, electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to assess components, analyze performance, and guide hardware decisions for reliable, scalable gateway systems.

The role emphasizes device-level understanding, circuit analysis, experimental characterization, and hands-on hardware development to deliver manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional experience in semiconductor technologies and hardware development.
• Understanding of circuits, device behavior and EE principles.
• Experience with circuit simulation/analysis tools (OrCAD, PSpice, MATLAB).
• Ability to analyze data, diagnose hardware problems, and recommend solutions.
• Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines to improve hardware.

Responsibilities

• Gateway Electronic Hardware Development for high-capacity systems.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Semiconductor technologies

Circuit analysis

Circuit simulation tools

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

OrCAD

PSpice

MATLAB

Job description

About Blue Origin

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 connectivity with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.

Position Overview

Blue Origin’s 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

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

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.

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

Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.

Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.

We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. 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.

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.