Senior Director - Terawave Rf Payloads

Blue Origin

Base: $253,878.00 - $355,429.20 (ca/wa); bonus/equ...
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12+ years hardware and embedded systems experience
8+ years leading technical teams
Rf design and embedded systems expertise
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Director to lead the development of next-generation satellite communication payloads, with a focus on hardware and embedded systems. The role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team from concept to production, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within a safety-oriented culture

Job Summary

  • Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Director to lead the development of a next-generation satellite communications payload from concept through manufacturing transfer.
  • The role requires owning a multidisciplinary team responsible for hardware architecture, embedded software, systems integration, and production readiness.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with up to 5% match, stock options, and up to four weeks of paid time off.

Matching Summary

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Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Director to lead the development of next-generation satellite communication payloads, with a focus on hardware and embedded systems. The role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team from concept to production, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within a safety-oriented culture.

Salary

Base: $253,878.00 - $355,429.20 (CA/WA); Bonus/Equity: Stock options for all regular employees; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, education support program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years hardware and embedded systems experience
  • 8+ years leading technical teams
  • RF design and embedded systems expertise
  • Experience with contract manufacturers
  • Linux-based embedded platforms knowledge
  • System-level integration and validation
  • Secure boot and device provisioning

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in engineering field
  • Satellite communications background
  • Phased array antenna experience
  • Secure hardware and cryptography skills
  • Regulatory compliance familiarity
  • High-volume production scaling experience
  • Factory yield improvement expertise

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years experience in hardware/embedded systems
  • 8+ years leading technical teams
  • US citizenship or permanent resident status required
  • Proven success bringing complex products to mass production
  • Experience with RF-enabled products and ruggedized hardware

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum

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