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Senior ASIC Design Engineer - Terawave

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Blue Origin logoBlue Origin · San Diego, CA
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
FPGALessPrototypingSAFeVerilog
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Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of complex ASIC IP or subsystems from specification through RTL release.
  • Define microarchitecture for high-speed, power-efficient digital signal-processing and control logic.
  • Drive IP or subsystem trade studies involving throughput, latency, area, power, reliability, and schedule.
  • Collaborate with systems, algorithm, and architecture teams to translate communication requirements into hardware implementations.
  • Partner with verification, DFT, physical design, and firmware teams to ensure successful integration and tape-out readiness.
  • Review RTL, test plans, and implementation results to maintain high design quality.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development cycle.
  • Mentor junior engineers and help establish standard processes in coding, review, and debug.
  • Support post-silicon bring-up and root-cause analysis of lab or field issues.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 5-8+ years of ASIC digital design experience.
  • Proven experience owning large blocks or subsystems in ASIC or FPGA development.
  • Strong expertise in System Verilog/Verilog RTL design and debug.
  • Working knowledge of synthesis, STA concepts, CDC/RDC, and integration flows.
  • Experience balancing PPA tradeoffs in production-quality designs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Background in Space based communications, wireless communications, or digital modem architecture.
  • Experience with channelization, beamforming, synchronization, equalization, or coding engines.
  • Familiarity with radiation-tolerant or high-reliability design considerations.
  • Experience with formal verification, low-power methodologies, or emulation/prototyping.
  • Knowledge of high-speed interface design and data movement architectures.
  • Compensation Range for:
  • 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
  • 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: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and r

Benefits

Vision insurance

Additional Information

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. The Senior ASIC Design Engineer leads the design of complex digital IP or subsystems for advanced Satellite communication ASICs. This role requires strong technical depth in RTL design, subsystem architecture, and multi-functional execution to deliver robust, high-performance silicon for space and ground communication platforms.


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