PCB Layout Designer III/Sr.

Blue Origin•Los Angeles, WA

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon lunar landers and related products. The Avionics PCB Layout Engineer applies hardware expertise, leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality to design and develop avionics circuit boards for aerospace applications. The role requires deep understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, high-speed, RF, and high-power PCB layout and design, and contributes to safe, repeatable spaceflight systems. The position designs high-performance, high-reliability PCBs and works with cross-functional engineering teams throughout product development and production. It independently resolves complex layout and assembly challenges, helps improve PCB development processes, reviews work from other layout resources, and mentors internal resources on PCB layout and Altium best practices. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum eligibility requirements. Base pay ranges listed are $124,476.00–$174,265.35 for California applicants, $114,455.00–$160,236.30 for Colorado applicants, and $124,476.00–$174,265.35 for Washington applicants. Other site ranges may differ.

Requirements

A minimum of 5–7 years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in the aerospace and defense industry.
Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout and design.
Experience using industry-leading software such as Allegro, Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, or Proteus.
Ability to create detailed schematics and layout designs.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as IPC-6012 Class 3.
Knowledge and use of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, and testing, including PCB assembly to IPC Class 3 standards.
Experience with high-speed, impedance-controlled stack-ups and multilayer board layout design.
Fine-pitch BGA routing experience, including blind and buried vias.
Experience routing complex analog and digital signals.
Knowledge of multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal-integrity constraints.
Experience managing design constraints, including trace-length matching and spacing rules.
Ability to create and maintain symbol and footprint libraries.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership; demonstrates pride in work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Experience utilizing and creating electrical design specifications.
Desire to work hands-on, independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle.
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

Certifications such as CID (Certified Interconnect Designer), CIS (Certified IPC Specialists), or CSE (Certified Standards Expert).
Familiarity with stripline and microstrip design.

Responsibilities

Design and lay out high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software engineers to ensure design requirements are met.
Use PCB design software to create detailed schematics and layout designs.
Ensure design and manufacturing practices adhere to industry standards and regulations.
Create and maintain technical documentation for PCB layout and design.
Troubleshoot and resolve PCB design and layout issues.
Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
Contribute to electrical circuit designs and schematic reviews.
Contribute to PCB/PCBA design reviews with DFM, DFA, DFT, and other value-added input.
Develop and maintain board eCAD design libraries, including part footprints and related information.
Independently determine general approaches and provide reliable solutions to technical problems, including complex PCB layout and assembly issues.
Collaborate on PCB development process improvements, including procedures and checklists.
Check the quality of work by other layout resources, including internal and external resources.
Mentor internal layout resources on PCB layout and Altium best practices.
Demonstrate urgency, commitment, and focus on appropriate priorities in PCB design work.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.