Simulation Software Engineer, RF & DSP - Terawave

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Software Engineer to join the Silicon System team, optimizing MATLAB, Python, and C++ models for phased array antenna systems. You will collaborate with RF and DSP engineers to balance performance with fidelity and build robust tests while modernizing legacy code.

Ideal candidates have a BS in a related field and 3+ years of hands-on experience in scientific computing, profiling, and performance improvements, with Git for version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering with MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Demonstrated experience profiling and optimizing computational code for speed and memory efficiency.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and memory management.
• Familiarity with numerical methods and scientific computing.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize MATLAB, Python, and C++ simulation models for phased array antenna systems to reduce memory footprint and runtime.
• Profile and benchmark simulation code to identify bottlenecks and apply improvements.
• Refactor legacy MATLAB scripts into modular, maintainable codebases.
• Implement high-performance C++ algorithms for silicon modeling tasks.
• Collaborate with RF and DSP engineers to maintain simulation fidelity.
• Develop and maintain unit/integration tests for model validation.
• Explore parallel computing and memory management techniques (e.g., MATLAB Parallel Computing Toolbox, OpenMP, MPI).
• Document optimization strategies and support CI pipelines.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Profiling

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Applied Math

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Git

OpenMP

MPI

MEX

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

About the Role

Blue Origin is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join Silicon System team. In this role, you will work closely with RF system and DSP engineers to optimize simulation models for silicon-based components and phased array antenna systems. Your work will directly impact the performance, accuracy, and scalability of our simulation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Optimize existing MATLAB, Python, and C++ simulation models for phased array antenna systems to reduce memory footprint and simulation runtime
• Profile and benchmark simulation code to identify performance bottlenecks and implement targeted improvements
• Refactor legacy MATLAB scripts into efficient, modular, and maintainable codebases
• Implement high-performance C++ algorithms for computationally intensive antenna and silicon modeling tasks
• Collaborate with RF and DSP engineers to understand physical models and ensure optimization does not compromise simulation fidelity
• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests to validate model accuracy before and after optimization
• Explore and integrate techniques such as:
  • Parallel computing (e.g., MATLAB Parallel Computing Toolbox, OpenMP, MPI)
  • Memory management and data structure optimization
  • Algorithmic complexity reduction
  • MEX file development for MATLAB/C++ integration
• Document optimization strategies, methodologies, and results clearly
• Support continuous integration pipelines for simulation model validation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering with MATLAB, Python, and C++
• Demonstrated experience profiling and optimizing computational code for speed and memory efficiency
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and memory management
• Familiarity with numerical methods and scientific computing
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related field
• Experience with phased array antenna systems, RF simulation, or electromagnetic modeling
• Knowledge of silicon RFIC and DSP design or related hardware simulation
• Experience with MATLAB MEX files and MATLAB/C++ co-development
• Experience with parallel and distributed computing frameworks
• Background in signal processing or beamforming algorithms
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or satellite communications environments

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $192,051.00 - $268,870.35 WA applicants is $192,051.00 - $268,870.35

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 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

• Benefits include: 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us [e-mail]. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.