Technical Program Manager, SoC Development – TeraWave

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• Blue Origin is seeking a Senior or Principal Technical Program Managerto lead the development and execution of advancedsystem-on-chip SoC programsforTeraWavedigital beamforming applications. These highly integrated devices include complexanalog/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 executiontapeout 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 dependenciesidentifyrisks and align internal and external partners to deliver hardware on schedule.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end technical program execution forTeraWaveSoC/IC developments targetingdigital 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

  • IPselectionand integration planning

  • Analog/mixed-signal and digital design execution

  • Verification validation and DFT readiness

  • Tapeoutplanning and signoffreadiness

  • Siliconbring-up

  • Characterization and qualification

  • OSAT selection packaging test and production ramp

  • Establish andmaintainintegrated 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 withOSAT partnersfor 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 reviewstapeoutreadiness 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-levelTeraWavesystemobjectives including performance power cost manufacturability quality reliability and schedule.

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

  • Supportbuild-versus-buysupplier strategy IP strategy packaging strategy and test strategy decisions.

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

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors 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 andmaintainingintegrated 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/businessobjectives.

  • 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 iffor the role.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering or a related field.

  • 10 years of technical program management experiencefor Principal-level consideration.

  • Direct experience leading semiconductor programs throughtapeout silicon bring-up qualification and production ramp.

  • Experience with complex SoCscontaininganalog/mixed-signal blocks high-speed data converters PLLs SerDes DSP engines embedded processors memory interfaces or custom digital accelerators.

  • Experience withdigital beamforming phased arrays SATCOM payloads RF front ends modems or space-based communication systems.

  • Familiarity with semiconductor development flows including design specification RTL verification DFT synthesis place and route timing closure signoff mask generationtapeout packaging test and yield learning.

  • Experience coordinating third-party IP integration including commercial IP hard macros PHYs processors memory IP security IP or EDA/vendor deliverables.

  • Experience selecting and managingOSATs packaging vendors ATE partners and semiconductor supply-chain partners.

  • Familiarity with package technologies such as flip-chip BGA wafer-level packaging MCM 2.5D/3D integration or advanced thermal/mechanical packaging approaches.

  • Knowledge of qualification and reliability standards relevant to aerospace defense space or high-reliability semiconductor products.

  • PMPPgMP Agile Lean Six Sigma or equivalent formal program management training/certification.

  • Experience in fast-paced startup-like environments or new product introduction programs within larger organizations.

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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