Microwave PCB Layout Engineer III for Space-based Communications - TeraWave

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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! This role is part of TeraWave, a 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. We are seeking a PCB layout engineer III to participate in the design and development of next-generation, high-performance phased array RF front-end systems for mission-critical, high-reliability applications in space-based communications. This role will be a key technical contributor, turning electrical designs into physical circuit boards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PCB layout, with deep experience in mixed signal domains combining RF, IF, and digital signals onto a single board. The candidate will also have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in RF and mixed signal PCB design
• Extensive experience with Altium printed circuit board layout tools
• Extensive experience with layout of complex multi-layered extremely high frequency boards design
• Extensive experience designing boards with RF, IF, analog, digital (mixed) domains
• Extensive experience with and knowledge of best practices for layout and routing of high frequency RF circuits and components
• Strong understanding of signal and power integrity and designing to optimize both
• Experience creating symbols and managing symbol libraries is a plus
• Experience implementing mechanical features on printed circuit boards
• Strong in depth knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) principles.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently with loosely defined parameters and perform conceptual analysis.
• Background in space- or flight-qualified hardware
• Ability to manage multiple board designs at a time
• Experience with Cadence Allegro/ORCAD
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Responsibilities

• Work closely with circuit designers to transform electronic circuit schematics into physical printed circuit board layouts
• Ensure compliance with signal integrity and EMI specifications, mechanical form factors, thermal constraints, and manufacturing requirements
• Producing prototype and engineering model layouts for testing and evaluation
• Producing flight ready layouts and board designs
• Building up necessary component libraries for schematics
• Conduct routing studies to help inform electrical designs and analyses
• Generate and manage a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the circuit boards

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level