Senior Modem PHY IP Architect for Terawave ASIC

Blue Origin; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Principal Modem PHY IP Design Engineer to lead modem PHY architecture, modeling, and implementation for the Terawave program. You will collaborate with systems, RTL, RF, verification, FPGA, firmware, and validation teams to deliver high-performance wireless ASIC solutions.

The role emphasizes strong digital communications theory, hardware-oriented design, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced space tech environment. Location is Cupertino, CA with on-site work expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 10+ years in wireless/PHY design.
• Strong background in modem implementation and digital comms theory.
• Experience translating algorithms to hardware-oriented architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop modem PHY IP for Terawave ASIC and prototyping platforms.
• Develop PHY algorithms and hardware architecture for modulation, sync, channel estimation, and MIMO.
• Translate requirements into implementation-ready PHY block specs.
• Create models (floating/fixed-point) and perform performance analyses across throughput and power.

Skills

Modem PHY design

Digital communications theory

ASIC/FPGA development

MIMO/beamforming

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

System-level debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Quantitative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

RTL design

FPGA prototyping

Lab characterization

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Principal Modem PHY IP Design Engineer to lead modem PHY architecture, modeling, and implementation for the Terawave program. You will collaborate with systems, RTL, RF, verification, FPGA, firmware, and validation teams to deliver high-performance wireless ASIC solutions.

The role emphasizes strong digital communications theory, hardware-oriented design, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced space tech environment. Location is Cupertino, CA with on-site work expected.