Director - SOC Architecture

Director - SOC Architecture

Introduction

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!

Job Summary

We are seeking a SOC Architecture Director/Manager to lead architecture development for communications hardware. The ideal candidate brings extensive expertise in silicon architecture, networking protocols, and digital signal processing, thriving in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of high-performance custom ASICs for networking applications
• Define and document the SOC architecture and specifications for multiple chips
• Drive high-level modeling and architecture exploration for critical networking components
• Collaborate with RFIC, System Architecture, and Software teams to ensure seamless integration
• Oversee and guide integration of multiple IP blocks in complex SOC environments
• Define and maintain the interface specifications between hardware and firmware/software
• Develop innovative solutions for digital signal processing
• Create networking protocol implementations optimized for space-based applications
• Balance performance, power, and area requirements for space-qualified silicon
• Lead a team of architects and senior design engineers
• Establish best practices and design methodologies for the ASIC development team
• Support the translation of system requirements into hardware architecture

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in Silicon Architecture or Lead RTL Design roles
• Demonstrated experience with SOC architecture and integration
• Experience with high-performance networking hardware design
• Background in digital signal processing implementation
• Knowledge of industry standard bus protocols and interfaces
• Strong technical leadership and team management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant engineering discipline
• Background in space-based or radiation-hardened electronics
• Knowledge of 5G or advanced communications protocols
• Experience with high-speed SerDes and network interfaces
• Track record of successful project delivery