Principal DSP Engineer - Terawave Verified today

About TeraWave

Blue Origin is developing 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop models and algorithms for TeraWave Custom Silicon, including packet processing, MAC, PHY, and Radio DSP
• Implement DSP and PHY algorithms using MATLAB, Python, and C/C++
• Take algorithms from floating-point modeling through fixed-point implementation and bit-accurate verification
• Optimize for lowest power consumption and highest performance
• Target algorithms for FPGA and ASIC implementation, including fixed-point optimization, word-length analysis, and implementation tradeoffs
• Support ASIC implementation through pre-silicon verification
• Design advanced digital end-to-end communication systems and channel impairment models
• Collaborate with ASIC, RFIC, and software implementation teams
• Bring up prototype pre-silicon platforms and support post-silicon validation of architecture and algorithm performance
• Debug and correlate algorithm performance across system models, RTL/FPGA, and silicon

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in signal processing or modem design and development
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience with PHY, DSP, beamforming, RF and/or mixed-signal designs
• Strong hands-on programming experience in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ for DSP and communications algorithm development
• Experience with floating-point and fixed-point modeling, bit-accurate implementation, and algorithm optimization
• Experience with MATLAB, SystemC, C/C++, or other system-level modeling tools
• Knowledge of DSP and communications systems, filters

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience in full ASIC lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration and test)
• Experience taking DSP algorithms from MATLAB/Python reference models into real-time C/C++, FPGA, DSP, or ASIC implementations
• Experience with Software-Defined Radio architectures, ADC/DAC, and/or DSPs
• Familiarity with multirate digital signal processing techniques
• Experience with real-time embedded DSP implementation, profiling, optimization, and hardware/software partitioning
• Experience with pre-silicon verification, hardware bring-up, and lab correlation/debug
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Workplace and Compensation

This role will be onsite in either Bay Area, CA; Austin, TX; or Kent, WA. It is approved for a temporary remote work exception while specific sites are being developed.

Base pay range for CA and WA applicants: $230,398.00 to $322,556.85 annually. Other site ranges may differ.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Eligibility for performance bonuses and additional benefits based on role type and level

Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.