Sr Comms System and 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. 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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers you will develop and optimize communications systems and modem algorithms for the TeraWave system. You will work across communications theory DSP algorithm development system modeling and modem performance analysis to develop algorithms for high-throughput satellite communication systems.

This is a hands-on senior technical role working closely with modem architecture ASIC firmware RF and system engineering teams from algorithm development and simulation through implementation and system validation.

• Relocation provided

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Develop and optimize PHY modem and DSP algorithms for high-throughput satellite communication systems.

• Develop algorithms for synchronization carrier and sampling frequency offset estimation and compensation channel estimation equalization SNR estimation modulation/demodulation and other modem signal-processing functions.

• Develop MATLAB C/C Python or equivalent system-level models to evaluate modem algorithms and end-to-end communication-system performance.

• Model and analyze communication channels and impairments including noise fading interference frequency and phase errors nonlinearities and RF impairments.

• Evaluate modem architecture and algorithm tradeoffs across performance complexity throughput latency and implementation.

• Work closely with ASIC RF firmware and system engineering teams to translate modem algorithms into the TeraWave implementation.

• Support pre-silicon verification prototyping system integration and post-silicon validation of modem algorithms.

• Analyze end-to-end system performance and identify opportunities to improve modem and link performance.

• Provide technical guidance and contribute to key modem and communications-system architecture decisions.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 10 years of experience in communications systems modem design signal processing or DSP algorithm development.

• Strong understanding of digital communications and signal processing fundamentals.

• Strong hands-on experience developing and simulating communications and DSP algorithms using MATLAB Python C/C or similar tools.

• Strong understanding of OFDM-based communication systems including synchronization channel estimation equalization modulation/demodulation and frequency-domain signal processing.

• Experience developing and evaluating modem/PHY algorithms in end-to-end communication-system simulations.

• Understanding of practical RF and channel impairments and their impact on modem performance.

• Ability to work across modem RF ASIC firmware and system engineering teams.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Communications Signal Processing or a related field.

• Deep experience with modem PHY and DSP algorithm development for wireless cellular satellite or broadband communication systems.

• Experience with carrier/timing synchronization CFO/SFO estimation and compensation channel estimation equalization SNR estimation and impairment compensation.

• Experience with FEC framing OFDM waveform design and adaptive modulation and coding.

• Experience with fixed-point modeling and implementation of DSP algorithms for FPGA or ASIC systems.

• Experience with RF and mixed-signal impairments including phase noise frequency offset IQ imbalance PA nonlinearities ADC/DAC effects and quantization.

• Experience with satellite or non-terrestrial communication systems.

• Familiarity with 3GPP PHY specifications and modern broadband wireless communication systems.

• Experience with pre-silicon simulation FPGA prototyping or post-silicon modem bring-up and validation.

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $230398.00 - $322556.85 WA applicants is $230398.00 - $322556.85

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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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