Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-basedconnectivitywithTeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6Tbpsanywhere on Earth.This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.
Job Description:
We are seeking candidates with extensive hands-on experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design to participate in and/or lead the development of analog filters (CT or SC), amplifiers, data converters (ADCs/DACs), calibration circuitry, ESD protection, clocking, and biasing and power management systems in advanced CMOS/SiGe processes. You will be responsible for delivering state-of-the-art performance circuits while contributing to innovative solutions that drive Blue Origin's mission of enabling millions to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.
Special Mentions:
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 10% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- This role is based onsite in San Diego (preferred), CA, or Cupertino, CA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our San Diego site is being developed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the design, development and integration of advanced analog/mixed-signal functions in advanced CMOS and SiGe technologies, focusing on performance optimization and trade-off analysis.
- Utilize full proficiency in Spectre and AMS flows to develop high-performance mixed-signal circuits and systems.
- Collaborate with system architects to define block-level performance and interface requirements based on system specifications, ensuring seamless integration into RF payloads and terminals.
- Oversee layout, top-level integration, floorplanning, and verification of the overall design for successful tape-out cycle.
- Work closely with validation and product engineers to develop test plans, facilitate bring-up, optimize performance, and ensure reliable & high-yield production cycles.
- Investigate and implement fundamental analog building blocks to enhance overall circuit performance and mentor junior engineers for best design practices in analog domain.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in the design and development of high-performance analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems.
- Strong expertise in the design of data converters (ADCs and DACs) such as delta-sigma, SAR and pipeline.
- Proficiency in mixed-mode and analog/RF modeling, simulation, and verification methodologies using toolsets such as MATLAB, Spectre, and AMS.
- Deep understanding of Electromigration and layout-dependent effects on circuit performance, namely in advanced FinFET technologies.
- Extensive experience in silicon characterization and debugging.
- Strong background in fundamental analog/RF building blocks, including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, reference generation and LDOs.
- Strong communication skills.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Familiarity with RF design concepts and metrics such as noise figure, intercept points, line-up analysis, etc.
- Fundamental understanding of device physics for process selection and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with chip-level ESD protection design and verification.
- Familiarity with digital design, digital verification, and SystemVerilog RNM modeling.
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $269,175.00 - $376,843.95
Other site ranges may differ
Benefits
- Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
