Senior Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer - TeraWave
About The Position
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to develop high-performance analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits for TeraWave, its satellite communications network. The engineer will design and develop high-speed data converters, filters, amplifiers, ESD protection, biasing, and power-management systems using advanced CMOS and SiGe processes. The role may involve leading development and delivering state-of-the-art circuit performance while contributing to Blue Origin’s space-based connectivity mission. The position is based onsite in San Diego, California, or Cupertino, California. A temporary remote-work exception is approved while the San Diego sites are being developed. Relocation is provided, travel is expected up to 10%, and interviews include a technical assessment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- At least 7 years of industry experience designing and developing high-performance analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems.
- Expertise designing data converters, including ADCs and DACs.
- Proficiency in mixed-mode and analog/RF modeling, simulation, and verification methodologies using tools such as MATLAB, Spectre, SystemVerilog, and AMS.
- Deep understanding of electromigration and layout-dependent effects on circuit performance, particularly in advanced FinFET technologies.
- Extensive experience in silicon characterization and debugging.
- Experience with analog/RF building blocks, including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, reference generation, and LDOs.
- 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 or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Familiarity with RF design concepts and metrics such as noise figure, intercept points, and line-up analysis.
- Fundamental understanding of device physics for process selection and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with chip-level ESD protection design and verification.
- Familiarity with digital design, digital verification, and SystemVerilog modeling.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and integration of advanced analog/mixed-signal functions in advanced CMOS and SiGe technologies, focusing on performance optimization and trade-off analysis.
- Use Spectre and AMS flows to develop high-performance mixed-signal circuits and systems.
- Collaborate with system architects to define block-level performance and interface requirements from system specifications and support integration into RF payloads and terminals.
- Oversee layout, top-level integration, floorplanning, and verification for successful tape-out.
- Work with validation and product engineers to develop test plans, facilitate bring-up, optimize performance, and support reliable, high-yield production cycles.
- Investigate and implement fundamental analog building blocks to improve circuit performance.
- Mentor junior engineers in analog design best practices.
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
- Potential eligibility for bonuses, depending on role type and job level
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
