Technical Program Manager, SoC Development – TeraWave

About this role

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.

• Blue Origin is seeking a Senior or Principal Technical Program Manager  to lead the development and execution of advanced  system-on-chip SoC programs  for   TeraWave   digital beamforming applications. These highly integrated devices include complex  analog/mixed-signal, RF-adjacent, and digital designs , as well as third-party IP blocks, and will support high-performance satellite communications and beamforming systems.  

This role will own program execution from early requirements definition through architecture, design execution,   tapeout , silicon bring-up, qualification, OSAT engagement, and production transition. The ideal candidate combines formal technical program management discipline with enough IC design and/or satellite communications system knowledge to effectively drive cross-functional technical teams, manage dependencies,   identify   risks, and align internal and external partners to deliver hardware on schedule.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead end-to-end technical program execution for   TeraWave   SoC/IC developments targeting  digital beamforming and satcom applications .  

• Drive planning and coordination across all development phases, including:  

• Market/product requirements definition  

• MRD / SRD / system requirements alignment  

• Architecture and implementation planning  

• IP   selection   and integration planning  

• Analog/mixed-signal and digital design execution  

• Verification, validation, and DFT readiness  

• Tapeout   planning and signoff   readiness  

• Silicon   bring -up  

• Characterization and qualification  

• OSAT selection, packaging, test, and production ramp  

• Establish and   maintain   integrated program schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risk registers, and execution dashboards.  

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IC architecture, analog/mixed-signal design, digital design, verification, physical design, systems engineering, hardware, software/firmware, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and operations.  

• Align third-party IP deliverables with the overall SoC program, including licensing milestones, integration schedules, verification collateral, documentation, support models, and risk mitigation plans.  

• Identify , evaluate, and coordinate with  OSAT partners  for packaging, assembly, test, qualification, yield improvement, and production readiness.  

• Partner with engineering leads to ensure technical readiness at major program gates, including architecture reviews, design reviews,   tapeout   readiness reviews, bring-up readiness reviews, qualification reviews, and production readiness reviews.  

• Manage critical path execution and proactively resolve schedule, resource, technical, supplier, and operational risks.  

• Translate technical complexity into clear executive-level reporting, including status, risks, decisions needed, and mitigation plans.  

• Ensure alignment between IC deliverables and higher-level   TeraWave   system   objectives , including performance, power, cost, manufacturability, quality, reliability, and schedule.  

• Drive disciplined change management for requirements, scope, design assumptions, supplier commitments, and production plans.  

• Support   build-versus-buy,   supplier strategy, IP strategy, packaging strategy, and test strategy decisions.  

• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, technical excellence, and rapid but disciplined execution.  

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.  

• 7+ years of formal experience in technical program management , engineering program management, or equivalent technical leadership roles.  

• Demonstrated experience managing complex hardware, semiconductor, aerospace, satcom, RF, digital communications, or high-reliability technology programs.  

• Working technical knowledge of at least one of the following:  

• IC / SoC development lifecycle  

• Analog/mixed-signal IC design  

• Digital ASIC/SoC design  

• RF or beamforming systems  

• Satellite communications systems  

• Advanced packaging, silicon qualification, or production test  

• Experience managing programs across multiple lifecycle phases, from requirements and architecture through development, validation, qualification, and production.  

• Experience building and   maintaining   integrated schedules, risk registers, dependency maps, milestone plans, and executive-level program reporting.  

• Ability to work effectively with highly technical engineering teams and translate between detailed technical execution and program/business   objectives .  

• Strong communication , decision-making, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.  

• Ability to manage external partners, vendors, suppliers, or IP providers.  

• Must be a U.S. person as defined by applicable export control regulations, if   required   for the role.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineerin

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