Principal Technical Program Manager – ASIC Development

BLUE ORIGIN

Principal Technical Program Manager leading ASIC development for TeraWave at Blue Origin. Driving execution from architecture through production in a space technology company.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeCalifornia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $169,624 - $237,473 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end execution of ASIC/SoC development programs from concept through production.
Build and manage integrated schedules across architecture, RTL, verification, DFT, physical design, packaging, post-silicon validation, qualification, and manufacturing ramp.
Drive cross-functional execution across ASIC design, DV, PD, CAD, firmware, board, package, test, reliability, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
Partner closely with network, spacecraft, and RF teams to ensure ASIC development supports an optimized systemwide solution across payload, platform, and communications architecture.
Track technical dependencies, critical path, program milestones, tapeout readiness, and silicon bring-up deliverables.
Manage technical risks related to schedule, design maturity, IP readiness, verification closure, physical signoff, package/test readiness, and supply chain.
Coordinate external partners including foundries, IP vendors, OSATs, test houses, and manufacturing suppliers.
Drive issue resolution during pre-silicon execution, tapeout, bring-up, debug, qualification, and yield learning.
Support silicon planning across performance, power, area, cost, reliability, and manufacturability tradeoffs.
Establish program reviews, metrics, and execution mechanisms for predictable delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or semiconductor product development
5+ years of experience leading ASIC or SoC programs through multiple phases of the silicon lifecycle
Experience managing cross-functional silicon development teams and external semiconductor partners
Experience with program planning, dependency management, milestone tracking, and technical risk management
Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (preferred)
Experience delivering advanced ASIC/SoC products in communications, networking, compute, DSP, or mixed-signal applications (preferred)
Familiarity with satellite processing, communications, modem/baseband, networking, SDR, or onboard compute applications (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

ASIC developmentSoC developmentRTL designverificationDFTphysical designpost-silicon validationprogram planningdependency managementtechnical risk management

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationissue resolutionschedule managementcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Computer EngineeringPhD in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Computer Engineering