Silicon Physical Design and Layout Engineer - TeraWave

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

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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! This role is part of TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations. We are seeking a Silicon Physical Design and Layout Engineer to design and develop advanced integrated circuits for our revolutionary TeraWave satellite communications network. This role will be instrumental in implementing the physical design of ASICs that enable our constellation to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps globally. The ideal candidate brings expertise in physical design methodologies, layout techniques, and semiconductor technologies, thriving in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in physical design and layout of ASICs
• Demonstrated expertise in digital and analog layout techniques
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for physical design (Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor)
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and design rules
• Understanding of timing closure and signal integrity challenges
• Experience with power analysis and optimization techniques

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mixed-signal or RF layout techniques
• Knowledge of radiation-hardened design methodologies
• Experience with advanced process nodes (16nm and below)
• Background in high-speed digital design (>1GHz)
• Experience with 3D packaging or chiplet technologies
• Understanding of thermal considerations in ASIC design
• Familiarity with space qualification requirements for electronic components
• Experience with low-power design techniques for battery or solar-powered systems

Responsibilities

• Execute physical design and layout of ASICs that integrate both analog and digital processing for satellite communication systems
• Implement floor planning, power distribution, clock tree synthesis, and routing for complex mixed-signal designs
• Develop ASICs that meet the stringent standards of satellite communication, ensuring high performance and efficiency
• Perform timing closure, signal integrity analysis, and physical verification (DRC/LVS/ERC)
• Implement advanced RF processing technologies that support satellite missions with reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP)
• Optimize layouts for radiation tolerance and reliability in the space environment
• Collaborate with front-end designers to ensure design intent is preserved through implementation
• Perform static timing analysis and address timing violations
• Utilize data analytics to optimize ASIC performance and drive innovation in satellite communication
• Work with semiconductor foundries to ensure manufacturability and yield optimization
• Implement design for test (DFT) structures and methodologies
• Document physical design processes, methodologies, and results
• Support post-silicon validation and debug activities

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

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