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We are seeking a Senior Silicon Physical Design and Layout Engineer to design and develop advanced integrated circuits for our revolutionary space-based communications network. The ideal candidate brings expertise in physical design methodologies, layout techniques, and semiconductor technologies, thriving in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution.
Special Mentions: - Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 10% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- This role is based on site in Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; the Bay Area, CA; or Renton, WA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our Bay Area, Austin, and/or San Diego sites are being developed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Execute physical design and layout of ASICs that integrate both analog and digital processing
- Implement floor planning, power distribution, clock tree synthesis, and routing for complex mixed-signal designs
- Develop ASICs that meet the stringent standards of space qualification, ensuring high performance and efficiency
- Perform timing closure, signal integrity analysis, and physical verification (DRC/LVS/ERC)
- Implement advanced RF processing technologies that support missions with reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP)
- Optimize layouts for radiation tolerance and reliability in the space environment
- Collaborate with front-end designers to ensure design intent is preserved through implementation
- Perform static timing analysis and address timing violations
- Utilize data analytics to optimize ASIC performance and drive innovation
- Work with semiconductor foundries to ensure manufacturability and yield optimization
- Implement design for test (DFT) structures and methodologies
- Document physical design processes, methodologies, and results
- Support post-silicon validation and debug activities
Minimum Qualifications:- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in physical design and layout of ASICs
- Demonstrated expertise in digital and analog layout techniques
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for physical design (Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor)
- Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and design rules
- Understanding of timing closure and signal integrity challenges
- Experience with power analysis and optimization techniques
Preferred Qualifications:- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience with mixed-signal or RF layout techniques
- Knowledge of radiation-hardened design methodologies
- Experience with advanced process nodes (16nm and below)
- Background in high-speed digital design (>1GHz)
- Experience with 3D packaging or chiplet technologies
- Understanding of thermal considerations in ASIC design
- Familiarity with space qualification requirements for electronic components
- Experience with low-power design techniques for battery or solar-powered systems
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55
Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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.
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.
