Senior Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer for TeraWave, its satellite communications network. The role participates in and/or leads development of high-speed data converters, filters, amplifiers, ESD protection, biasing, and power-management systems using advanced CMOS and SiGe processes. The engineer will deliver high-performance circuits and contribute to solutions supporting TeraWave’s RF payloads and terminals. The position is based onsite in San Diego, California, or Cupertino, California. A temporary remote-work exception is approved while Blue Origin’s San Diego sites are being developed. Relocation is provided, travel of up to 10% is expected, 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 in 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 fundamental 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, optimizing performance and analyzing trade-offs.
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 of the overall design through 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, dental, and 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.
Up to four weeks of paid time off 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; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be cancelled.