Senior Digital Modem Engineer - TeraWave

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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!  

This role is part of TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.

SENIOR DIGITAL MODEM ENGINEER

Role Summary:

• We are seeking a Senior Digital Modem Engineer. This role encompasses the comprehensive development of digital modems used in RF or optical communication (lasercom) systems from initial prototyping to production. Your desire to innovate will set the standard for new capabilities and a growing range of customer missions. 

 

Special Mentions:

• Relocation assistance may be available for this position 

• Travel expectations: Occasional travel may be required for technical reviews and supplier visits 

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Digital Design & Architecture 

• Design and implement high speed digital designs for new communication systems 

• Apply research and development skills to architect real-world products and capabilities from ideas and/or early prototypes 

• Conduct trade studies on current and future release modem related hardware components including but not limited to mixed signal products, SoCs, FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, and high speed electrical and electro-optical transceivers and PHYs 

• Recommend digital architectures that optimize designs for performance and cost while balancing design for test and manufacturing 

 

Development & Testing 

• Support prototype unit build and test phases 

• Maintain detailed documentation of designs, test procedures, and results 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and address technical challenges 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering roles involving complex electronic systems 

• Able to work with minimal direction as well collaboratively with cross functional team members 

• Must be proficient in HDL (VHDL and/or Verilog) 

• Familiarity with designing and coding for re-use, maintainability and scalability 

• Strong understanding of FPGA physical constraints and timing closure 

• Experience designing high-speed digital and mixed signal circuits, including analysis, simulation, test, problem-solving and part selection 

• In-depth knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and communication theory (e.g., filter design, clock recovery, signal detection, channel estimation, and equalization) 

• Experience in product schedule, cost, and delivery management 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in engineering roles supporting complex electronic systems in the aerospace or high-end commercial markets