Senior Product Engineer, Mixed Signal SOC — TeraWave

Job description

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. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Product Engineer to own the production release of a highly integrated mixed-signal System-on-Chip (SOC) for TeraWave. This advanced ASIC combines analog and digital subsystems — including high-speed data converters, digital signal processing datapaths, high-speed SerDes interfaces, embedded control processors, and space-grade reliability features — into a single silicon platform. Sitting at the intersection of product engineering, test engineering, and validation engineering, you will guide the SOC from tape-out through qualification, characterization, engineering validation, and high-volume production — directly influencing schedule attainment, yield, and cost structure. Your work will contribute to Blue Origin's mission of enabling millions to live and work in space by advancing TeraWave's space-based broadband communication architecture. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 10% of the time Interviews will include a technical assessment This role is based onsite in San Diego, CA; the Bay Area, CA; or Renton, WA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our Bay Area and San Diego sites are being developed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Take full ownership of the Digital BeamformerSOC product release, guiding the ASIC from tape-out compliance through production qualification while ensuring adherence to internal development processes, and JEDEC standards. Formulate and execute characterization and qualification plans covering AFE (ADC/DAC), DFE, element datapath (Rx/Tx), beam datapath processing, and synchronization/timing calibration subsystems. Drive Validation and test engineering groups for measurements and data collection, and own statistical analysis, qualification, ATE correlation, production test-limit setting, and datasheet parameter validation. Define engineering validation requirements for all SOC interfaces: Digital SerDes (DSI), Stream Data Interface (SDIF), host Ethernet, SPI/I3C slave, and FEIC control interfaces. Own failure analysis across the production lifecycle—coordinating with design, OSATs, and labs to root-cause yield, reliability, and field issues across digital, mixed-signal, and power domains, and to drive corrective actions. Develop and validate ATE test solutions in partnership with test engineers, including DFT-based structural test (scan, BIST) and functional test for beamforming datapath and calibration sequences. Assess and validate radiation-mitigation features (SEU scrubbing, redundancy, error correction) in coordination with radiation-effects and reliability teams. Review NPI hardware designs—load boards, probe cards, characterization and validation boards—for DBF SOC bringup. Spearhead cost reductions through yield improvement, test-time optimization, and ATE coverage rationalization. Manage excursions, including low-yield events, RMAs, and in-field anomalies. Operate as the key interface between the NPI team and backend operations and OSATs. Define KPIs for DBF SOC production health, monitor ongoing performance, and deliver regular reporting to program and operations leadership. Continuously identify process enhancements for the NPI flow, with emphasis on DBF SOC-specific bring-up complexity and multi-die integration. Mentor junior team members, fostering technical and professional growth in mixed-signal and digital SOC product engineering. Minimum Qualifications: BSEE or equivalent and 7+ years of IC product engineering / product development experience, including bringing mixed-signal or digital SOCs from definition to production release. Demonstrated experience owning product releases through characterization, qualification, and reliability testing on complex ASICs. Hands-on knowledge of mixed-signal IC testing: ADC/DAC characterization, high-speed SerDes eye margin, digital datapath functional coverage, and embedded CPU bringup. Advanced knowledge of IC manufacturing processes, DFT methodologies (scan, BIST, JTAG), and failure analysis techniques. Strong statistical analysis capability with proficiency in JMP, Gauge R&R, limit setting, and DOE methodology. Bench evaluation skills with proficiency in Python or similar scripting language for test automation and data analysis. Preferred Qualifications: MSEE or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Extensive experience with mixed-signal SOC or beamforming ASIC NPI, including ownership of schedule, planning, and budget. Direct experience with phased-array or digital beamforming architectures; familiarity with beamforming weight application, beam datapath calibration, and synchronization across antenna elements. Experience characterizing and validating high-speed SerDes interfaces (multi-Gbps) and parallel streaming data interfaces. Knowledge of embedded CPU subsystem bringup (firmware loading, control bus validation, peripheral interfaces such as Ethernet, SPI, I3C). Experience with ADC/DAC test methodologies: SNR, SFDR, ENOB, linearity, and sampling synchronization testing. Direct experience interfacing with OSATs and backend operations through NPI bringup and production ramp for advanced-node digital or mixed-signal ASICs. Experience developing or qualifying radiation-tolerant / radiation-hardened products for space applications, including SEE testing and mitigation validation. Familiarity with power management testing for space-grade products, including power-mode transitions and power-delivery characterization. Experience mentoring early-career engineers. Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 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. 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