Senior Director - TeraWave Ground Terminals
Core
Lead the end-to-end development of next-generation satellite communications ground terminals (RF user terminal and RF gateway) from concept through manufacturing transfer for Blue Origin's TeraWave network.
Role type
Senior Director, Hardware & Embedded Systems Engineering
Builds
Compact, rugged, high-performance RF and embedded hardware terminals for global satellite connectivity
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Hardware architecture, embedded software, systems integration, contract manufacturing management, production readiness, RF engineering, high-speed digital design, power electronics, thermal design, Linux-based embedded platforms, firmware development, reliability engineering
Preferred skills
Satellite communications, antenna systems, phased arrays, secure hardware, cryptography, regulatory compliance for radio products, scaling production to millions of units
Technologies
RF, Linux, embedded firmware, high-speed digital, power electronics, thermal management
Responsibilities
Define product architecture across RF, digital, power, thermal, mechanical, and manufacturing domains; drive execution from prototype to high-volume production; partner with manufacturing to select components and transfer designs; own system-level integration, bring-up, and validation; build and mentor engineering teams; manage external partners including contract manufacturers and test labs
Seniority
Senior Director, hands-on technical leadership