Principal Technical Program Manager – FEIC ASIC Development – TeraWave
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San Diego, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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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. Were 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 theTeraWaveFront-End Integrated Circuit (FEIC) chipset family. These chipsperforming IF-to-RF conversion low-noise and power-efficientmmwaveamplification and LO generationform the core building blocks ofTeraWavesmm-wave phased array implementation across both payloads and user terminals.Theyplay a decisive role in overall link performance defining the systems mm-wave noise figure power efficiency resiliency and cost structure.
This role owns the full product lifecyclefrom architecture definition throughtapeoutand into productionincluding 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 FEICchipsetsfrom architecture definition throughtapeoutsiliconbring-upandproductiononaccelerated&interleaved schedules.
Build andmaintainintegrated schedules across multiple design services vendors and partners tracking inter-variant dependencies and shared design elements.
Coordinate closure of architecturetradesfrequencyplanningand digital control interfaceselection.
Track and mitigate risks related to vendorscheduleand pricingdivergencesantennadesign strategy band emission compliance and cross-variant design reuse targets
Align FEIC specifications and analog interface definitionsto ensure system-level compatibility including analog I/O pin-map and footprint co-design
Manageantennaco-development ensuring FEIC electrical specs are compatible withantennaintegrationand 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 minimizetapeoutrisk and cost across frequency and feature variants
Oversee the post-silicon development phases including bring-up bench-validation characterizationqualificationand production ramp.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors 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 throughtapeoutand 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
Demonstratedexpertisein 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/SOIorBiCMOSprocess technologies and their design constraints
Background in satellite communications phased-array antenna systems or space-grade RFIC qualification
Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $249235.00 - $348928.65Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.
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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 a refugee or granted asylum.
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Required for all positions: Blues 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
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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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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About Company
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
