Principal mmWave Design Engineer (Power Amplifiers) - TeraWave
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. This is a foundational role on our TeraWave team. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are bringing together technology from across our product lines to build the future of space-based communication.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of industry experience in mmWave Silicon integrated power amplifier analysis, design, and implementation
- Solid background in advanced bipolar and CMOS transistor technologies, electromagnetic theory, and IC packaging techniques
- Familiar with communication standards, signals and systems, modulation techniques, and DSP analysis
- Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso with emphasis on analog design environment and layout environment
- Proficient in performing load-pull simulations, transient simulation, co-simulation of circuits and EM structures
- Experienced in testing, debugging and verification of mm-wave power amplifier and transmitter systems
- Good communication, Documentation, reporting and presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience in full RF CMOS ASIC lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test)
- Experience with Software-Defined Radio Architectures, ADC/DAC, and/or DSPs
- Knowledge of DSP and communications systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types (OFDM, QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, PAM)
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
Responsibilities
- Design and develop RFICs, and mixed-signal ASICs
- Implement designs using Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF and similar tools
- Develop Analog model for verification methodologies for ASIC verification and requirements validation
- Create and execute test plans pre and post silicon
- Conduct noise, linearity, power, mismatch and other analog impairments implementations tradeoffs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, firmware, architecture, and product engineering
- Support lab integration and troubleshooting activities
- Resolve design and layout issues and drive solutions for interface timing, congestion, and other implementation challenges
- Adopt AI based methodology throughout the design cycle of the custom ICs, from design, simulation to verification, characterization and manufacturing
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)
- Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
