Principal Software Systems Architect – Lunar Permanence
| Company | Blue Origin |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Salary | $207453 – $290433 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, aeronautics, telecommunications, or a related field with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a strong hands-on experience in architecting space communication systems.
- 5+ Years of experience working with wireless technology, such as: wireless signal processing, wireless communications, modem systems design, wireless systems engineering, DSP (digital signal processing), physical layer processing (L1).
- Proficient with Matlab/Simulink, or equivalent modeling environment and experience in developing and implementing DSP algorithm on FPGAs/SoCs.
- Proven track record of successfully leading complex wireless communication projects from conception to deployment with an in-depth understanding of communication protocols, modulation schemes and standards.
- Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead Systems Architecture for advanced communication systems including free space optical, radio frequency and other technologies for various orbits.
- Lead the design, development, and testing of software architecture for radio and antenna systems to be used on the lunar surface.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware engineers, system engineers, and mission architects to define requirements and develop scalable solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Develop software protocols and algorithms to optimize wireless communication performance in the harsh lunar environment.
- Conduct detailed analysis and modeling of radio frequency (RF) and Antenna propagation to support antenna design and placement.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices, as well as Blue Origin’s stringent safety and reliability requirements.
- Participate in and contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments, and mission planning activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with communications protocols for space applications (e.g. CCSDS, DDS, etc.)
- Background in working with and proposing to U.S. Government research agencies (e.g. NASA, AFRL, DARPA)
- Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G (LTE/NR) physical layer design