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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Silicon Software and Hardware Integration Engineer - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Van Horn, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $230,398.0 - $322,557.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Altium Designer, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Electronic Design Automation, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Schematic Capture, Signal Processing, Signal Integrity, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Build Management, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Pcb Layout - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17792288?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17792288%2FLead-Silicon-Software-Hardware-Integration-Engineer-Texas-Van-Horn ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in Signal processing, RF design, or system integration * Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. * Programming: Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python. * Hardware Knowledge: Strong understanding of SoC architecture, RF Transceiver, and low-level communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, I2C, SPI). * Lab Experience: Hands-on experience using advanced lab equipment including logic analyzers, spectrum/signal analyzers, network analyzer, and oscilloscope for troubleshooting hardware. * Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum., * Leadership & Management: Experience managing engineering teams, planning project roadmaps, and mentoring technical staff. * Board Design & EDA Tools: Proven experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro). * Lab equipment automation * Hardware Analysis: Deep understanding of signal integrity, power delivery network (PDN) design, and high-speed PCB design constraints. * System Environments: Familiarity with Linux kernel drivers, embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS), and virtualization/container environments ## Description As a Lead Silicon Software and Hardware Integration Engineer, you will head the engineering activities bridging the gap between custom silicon architectures and upper-level software stacks. You will be responsible for bringing complex SoCs (Systems-on-Chip) and ASICs to life. This high-impact leadership role spans the entire product lifecycle-from pre-silicon planning to physical silicon bring-up, firmware integration, and system-level debugging. You will serve as the primary technical interface connecting hardware designers, silicon architects, and software engineering teams., * Technical Leadership & Planning: Manage HW/SW integration, establish project timelines, and plan resource allocation for silicon programs. * Hardware Bring-up: Oversee and lead the initial power-on and initialization of newly manufactured chips in the lab. * Integrate HW/FW: Drive the strategy to integrate hardware and firmware directly on the physical silicon for cohesive system behavior. * Design & Build Boards: Direct the design and construction of test boards for silicon bring-up and hardware/software integration. * Cross-Functional Debug: Partner with architects, hardware designers, and software engineering teams to root-cause complex failures and performance bottlenecks., Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. 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