Senior Space Comms DSP Architect — ASIC/FPGA

Blue Origin; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in the Bay Area, San Diego, Austin, or Kent is hiring a senior signal processing engineer to develop models and algorithms for the TeraWave Custom Silicon. You will optimize power, performance, and support pre- and post-silicon validation with ASIC/FPGA teams.

The role requires 7+ years in signal processing or modem design, a relevant engineering degree, and experience with MATLAB, SystemC, and C/C++. A strong background in PHY/MAC, DSP, and RF is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Signal processing or Modem design and development.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience with networking, modem MAC/PHY, DSP, RF and/or mixed signal designs.
• Experience with MATLAB, SystemC, C/C++ or other system-level tools.
• Knowledge of DSP and communications systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types (OFDM, QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, PAM).

Responsibilities

• Develop models and algorithms for the TeraWave Custom Silicon, including packet processing, MAC, PHY, and RF DSP.
• Drive for lowest power consumption and highest performance.
• Target algorithms for FPGA and ASIC implementation.
• Support ASIC implementation through pre-silicon verification.
• Design advanced digital end-to-end communication systems.
• Develop and model channel impairment models.
• Collaborate with ASIC, RFIC and SW teams.
• Bring up prototype pre-silicon and support post-silicon validation.

Skills

DSP/Signal processing

Modem design

Networking experience

MAC/PHY knowledge

C/C++ programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SystemC

C/C++

Pre-silicon verification tools

Job description

Blue Origin in the Bay Area, San Diego, Austin, or Kent is hiring a senior signal processing engineer to develop models and algorithms for the TeraWave Custom Silicon. You will optimize power, performance, and support pre- and post-silicon validation with ASIC/FPGA teams.

The role requires 7+ years in signal processing or modem design, a relevant engineering degree, and experience with MATLAB, SystemC, and C/C++. A strong background in PHY/MAC, DSP, and RF is preferred.