Blue Origin
Principal Technical Program Manager – FEIC ASIC Development – TeraWave
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.Role Overview:
Blue Origin is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead development of the TeraWave Front-End Integrated Circuit (FEIC) chipset family. These chips, performing IF-to-RF conversion, low-noise and power-efficient mmwave amplification, and LO generation, form the core building blocks of TeraWave's mm-wave phased array implementation across both payloads and user terminals. They play a decisive role in overall link performance, defining the system's mm-wave noise figure, power efficiency, resiliency, and cost structure.
This role owns the full product lifecycle—from architecture definition through tapeout and into production—including antenna co-development. As the key driving force behind the program, the TPM will orchestrate internal teams, external vendors, and IP providers to deliver against technical and schedule targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive parallel development FEIC chipsets from architecture definition through tapeout,silicon bring-up and production on accelerated & interleaved schedules.
Build and maintain integrated schedules across multiple design services vendors and partners, tracking inter-variant dependencies and shared design elements.
Coordinate closure of architecture trades, frequency planning and digital control interface selection.
Track and mitigate risks related to vendor schedule and pricing divergences , antenna design strategy, band emission compliance, and cross-variant design reuse targets
Align FEIC specifications and analog interface definitions to ensure system-level compatibility, including analog I/O pin-map and footprint co-design
Manage antenna co-development, ensuring FEIC electrical specs are compatible with antenna integration and that end-product deliverable is aligned across stakeholders.
Monitor performance, power, and yield targets and drive DFT and final test strategy definition with vendors.
Coordinate multi-variant mask planning including metal-layer variants to minimize tapeout risk and cost across frequency and feature variants
Oversee the post-silicon development phases including bring-up, bench-validation, characterization, qualification and production ramp.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years in technical program management or RF/mixed-signal semiconductor development
5+ years managing RFIC or mixed-signal ASIC programs from specification through tapeout and silicon bring-up, including multi-variant or multi-process-node programs
Experience coordinating development across multiple design vendors and process technologies simultaneously, including vendor selection, SOW definition, and technical milestone management
Demonstrated expertise in technical risk identification and program planning for analog/RF systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on RF, microwave, or mixed-signal IC design
Familiarity with millimeter-wave RFIC architectures including power amplifiers, LNAs, fractional-N PLLs, and mixer design at Ka/V/E-band frequencies
Experience with Antenna-in-Package (AiP) co-design and RFIC packaging for phased-array applications, including pin-map, substrate, and bump/ball pitch co-optimization
Knowledge of RF CMOS/SOI or BiCMOS process technologies and their design constraints
Background in satellite communications, phased-array antenna systems, or space-grade RFIC qualification
Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $249,235.00 - $348,928.65Other 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.
Background Check
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
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.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
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