mmWave IC Design Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

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! 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. We are seeking an mmWave IC Design Engineer to drive the development of state-of-the-art RF/mmWave integrated chips at Blue Origin. In this pivotal role, you will be designing cutting-edge integrated front-end circuits such as power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, phase shifters, variable-gain amplifiers, mixers, multipliers, and synthesizers at RF/mmWave frequencies, primarily in advanced silicon technologies. Your innovation in front-end implementation will be critical in realizing system architectures for next-generation communication networks and advancing our mission of enabling millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in millimeter-wave/RFIC design using SiGe, CMOS, and SOI technologies, with successful completion of multiple product lifecycles for high-volume chipsets.
• Strong experience with various circuit topologies for amplifiers, mixers, switches, and synthesizers, specifically at mmWave frequencies with fully integrated on-chip implementations.
• Proven expertise in the analysis and optimization of transmitter and receiver front-ends for complex modulated waveforms, including practical modeling and circuit simulations of TX/RX chains with time-sampled waveforms.
• Hands-on experience in mmWave IC characterization and debugging.
• Experience with analog building blocks such as operational amplifiers, bias generators, temperature sensors, LDOs, and ADC/DAC implementations.
• Proficiency in EM simulations for both on-chip and package components.
• Prior experience with top-level integration, including ESD, mixed-signal/mixed-mode verification, and DFM concepts.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with beamforming front-ends and phased array implementations.
• Experience in high-performance IC development using III-V technologies (e.g., GaAs, GaN).
• Strategic mindset and strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and drive complex projects to completion.
• Experience mentoring early-career engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design state-of-the-art RF/mmWave front-end chipsets, including power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, phase shifters, variable-gain amplifiers, mixers, multipliers, and synthesizers.
• Partner with RF system engineers to run feasibility studies and architect RF/mmWave transmitter and receiver front-ends, translating system-level requirements into chip-level specifications.
• Design and simulate on-chip electromagnetic (EM) structures and collaborate with the package engineering team on co-optimization of IC/package interfaces.
• Supervise chip-level front-end integration and optimization throughout the development lifecycle and ensure successful production
• Work with third-party design partners

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.
• 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.
• Relocation provided

What This Job Offers

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