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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 connectivity with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.
As part of the RF User Terminal Design team, you will be responsible for complex PCB designs and layouts with thousands of high-ball-count custom BGA devices with mmWave/RF/mixed-signal interconnects. You will play a key role in conducting PCB stackup feasibility and trace routability studies to inform key User Terminal architectural trades. Your responsibilities also include conducting PCB fabrication house design rule studies, leading the PCB OK2FAB process including DRC checks, design release, fabrication drawing preparation, assembly drawing, and so on
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Design multi-layer PCBs for mmWave and microwave RF, complex digital, mixed-signal and high power systems including FPGAs, Microcontrollers
Develop PCB layouts for Digital/Analog/RF circuits with careful attention to impedance control, loss tangent, and electromagnetic compatibility
Perform signal integrity analysis for high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet)
Create component libraries, design rule checks (DRCs), and maintain design standards
Collaborate with electrical engineers on component selection, schematic review, and design optimization
Generate fabrication and assembly documentation including Gerber files, drill files, and assembly drawings
Work with PCB fabricators and CM vendors to ensure manufacturability and resolve fabrication issues
Support board bring-up activities, debugging hardware issues related to PCB design
Design for space environment considerations including thermal management, radiation tolerance, and mechanical stress
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of PCB design experience
Proficiency with PCB design tools (Altium Designer (preferred), Cadence Allegro, or similar)
Strong understanding of signal integrity principles for high-speed digital design (transmission lines, termination, crosstalk)
Experience with higher layer count HDI board design with dense fanout and routing.
Experience with controlled impedance design and working with PCB stackup optimization
Experience with high voltage layout design including considerations for creepage clearance and thermal management.
Knowledge of EMI/EMC best practices and design guidelines
Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610)
Experience with PCB layout for FPGAs, high-speed ADCs/DACs, or mixed-signal designs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with RF/microwave PCB design using high-frequency laminates (Rogers, Taconic, etc.)
Knowledge of power integrity analysis tools (e.g., HyperLynx, Ansys SIwave, Cadence Sigrity)
Familiarity with thermal analysis tools and thermal management techniques for high-power electronics
Experience designing for space environment (vacuum, thermal cycling, radiation, vibration)
Understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT) principles
Knowledge of conformal coating, potting, and other space-qualification techniques
Previous experience with aerospace or satellite PCB designs
Familiarity with MIL-STD or NASA standards for PCB design
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55
VA applicants is $197,529.00 -…