Published Date: February 09, 2026
Blue Origin, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Job Description:
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior ASIC Design Engineer specializing in DSP and Baseband for its TeraWave satellite communications network, which aims to deliver high-speed data connectivity globally. The role involves developing advanced digital signal processing solutions to support a network designed for enterprise, data center, and government users.
Responsibilities:
- Define and architect custom silicon solutions including DSPs and baseband processing components.
- Lead technical architecture decisions for space-optimized processing solutions.
- Design advanced DSP algorithms for satellite communications, including modulation and error correction.
- Oversee end-to-end ASIC/FPGA development from requirements to post-silicon validation.
- Develop high-performance, power-efficient baseband processing solutions for Q/V-band communications.
- Manage design flows and coordinate with foundry partners for manufacturability.
- Implement radiation tolerance techniques and coordinate radiation testing for space survivability.
- Drive design standards, verification strategies, and documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, RF, and software engineers.
- Lead technical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for design challenges.
Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in ASIC/FPGA design focusing on DSP and baseband processing.
- Expertise in digital signal processing algorithms and implementations.
- Experience with hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog).
- Knowledge of communication systems and protocols.
- Experience with high-speed digital design techniques.
- Understanding of radiation effects on digital circuits.
- Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools for digital design.
Skills:
- Advanced DSP algorithm design and implementation.
- Custom silicon architecture development.
- End-to-end ASIC/FPGA development.
- Radiation tolerance techniques and testing.
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication.
- Technical risk assessment and problem-solving.
