Blue Origin
Space-based communications
SeniorWirelessSoftwareEngineerMACLayer
“Senior Wireless Software Engineer - MAC Layer at Blue Origin. Skills: MAC layer design, Wireless protocol stack, C/C++ development, Satellite communications. Architect MAC protocols. Implement MAC protocols”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver symmetrical data speeds up to 6 Tbps; Provide enterprise-grade connectivity; Match or exceed custom protocols; Deliver wire-like performance; Ensure efficient performance as network grows
Industry & Context.
Address unique challenges of LEO environments; React instantly to fading conditions; Ensure zero-copy data paths; Ensure minimal jitter
U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if on military installation, Drivers operating Commercial Motor Vehicles may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field, 7+ years of professional software development experience in wireless networking or embedded systems, Mastery of C and C++ in Linux real-time (RTOS) or high-performance user-space environments, Deep understanding of wireless MAC fundamentals, including framing, contention versus scheduled access, flow control, and QoS prioritization, Demonstrated experience with the full lifecycle of a wireless protocol stack, from architectural design through hardware integration and field testing
Nice to Have
Previous work on custom MAC or link layers for satellite constellations, 3GPP/4G/5G, or similar non-terrestrial network programs, Experience with user-space networking frameworks such as DPDK, VPP, or eBPF for line-rate packet processing, Proficiency in building or using network simulators such as ns-3 to model protocol performance under various orbital conditions, Familiarity with interfacing software with FPGAs or custom SoC accelerators for hardware-accelerated MAC functions
What You'll Do.
Architect MAC protocols
Implement MAC protocols
Develop TDMA schedulers
Develop DAMA schedulers
Implement error control
Optimize MAC interface
Design MAC architectures
Lead MAC protocol development
Simulate state machines
Conduct field testing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with PHY layer engineers; Collaborate with network architects; Work with product team
Process & Methodology
Drive technical decision-making, Lead MAC protocol development
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