Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.
This role represents an important addition to the Silicon Systems organization within the TeraWave team. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are bringing together technology from across our product lines to build the future of space-based communication.
This role will be onsite in either the Cupertino-CA, San Diego-CA, Austin-TX, or Kent-WA. It is approved for a temporary remote work exception while specific sites are being developed.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop RFICs, and mixed-signal ASICs
Implement designs using Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF and similar tools
Develop analog model for verification methodologies for ASIC verification and requirements validation
Create and execute test plans for pre and post silicon processes
Conduct noise, linearity, power, mismatch and other analog impairments implementations tradeoffs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, firmware, architecture, and product engineering
Support lab integration and troubleshooting activities
Resolve design and layout issues and drive solutions for interface timing, congestion, and other implementation challenges
Adopt AI based methodology throughout the design cycle of the custom ICs, from design, simulation to verification, characterization and manufacturing
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of industry experience in RFIC design and development, or the combination of industry experience and equivalent research from a PhD program
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
Experience with RF and/or Mixed Signal Block design
Experience with Linux development environment
Direct Tape out Experience in taping out an RF or deep sub-micron Analog mix signal chip
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Experience in full RF CMOS ASIC lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test)
Experience with Software-Defined Radio Architectures, ADC/DAC, and/or DSPs
Knowledge of DSP and communications systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types (OFDM, QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, PAM)
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $269,175.00 - $376,843.95
WA applicants is $269,175.00 - $376,843.95
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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