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Blue Origin LLC

Senior Digital Modem Architect

Blue Origin LLC, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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**SENIOR DIGITAL MODEM ARCHITECT** **Location:** **Role Summary:**We are seeking a Senior Digital Modem Architect. 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.**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** Apply research and development skills to architect real-world products and capabilities from ideas and/or early prototypes **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* Experience in HVL (System Verilog) for design and verification* Ability to design implementations with migration path from vendor specific FPGAs to ASICs* Experience with RTL, gate-level simulations, and related debugging* Knowledge of a full EDA vendor DFT tool suite like Siements Tessent or similar* Knowledge of STA tools like Synopsys Primetime or Cadence Tempus* Experience standing up automated build and test systems for FPGA development workflows* Experience with AMD/Xilinx Versal family of devices* Knowledge of signal-integrity, power, grounding and general board layout principles* Ability to review PCB layout and provide guidance for and analysis of signal integrity for high-speed signals such as multi-gigabit SERDES interfaces* Current Top Secret or TS/SCI Security clearance* Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field* 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 (CDL drivers only), 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 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.* 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.Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. #J-18808-Ljbffr