Sr. Mixed Signal Design Engineer for Space-based Communications - TeraWave

Blue Origin • El Segundo, 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 senior mixed signal design engineer to participate in the design and development of next-generation, high-performance phased array RF front-end systems for mission-critical, high-reliability applications in space-based communications. This role will be a key technical contributor and thought leader, driving system architecture from concept through qualification. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mixed signal circuit design. The candidate will also have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience in RF, DC power and mixed signal design.
• Experience with working with high frequency signals and high frequency circuit designs
• In-depth knowledge on component selection
• Experience with analyses such as simulation for noise analysis, AC, DC, and transient analysis, monte-carlo, and signal and power integrity
• Experience with conducting worst case circuit analyses and failure modes, effects, and criticality analyses
• Experience with design, simulation, and verification tools, such as HSpice, HyperLynx
• Behavioral modeling of analog and digital circuits
• Experience with Altium/Cadence OrCAD / Allegro (or similar tools) for schematic capture
• Experience in bench level testing with strong debugging and analytical skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles designing mixed signal circuits and boards
• Experience creating symbols and managing symbol libraries is a plus
• Background in space- or flight-qualitied hardware
• Experience with scripting for automation of circuit design verification
• Experience with developing bench top test plans

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement RF, analog, digital, and power circuits to be used in an active phased array.
• Developing efficient power management solutions, such as DC/DC converters for high-performance, compact, or harsh environments
• Work with systems engineering to define and decompose requirements into functional designs
• Identification, consideration, and selection of suitable parts to be used on mixed-signal boards to conduct schematic capture
• Perform circuit simulations analyses such as transient analyses and signal and power integrity
• Lead system level analyses such as worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA) and failure modes, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA)
• Work closely with layout engineers by providing guidance for matching and high-speed routings
• Provide support for board bring up, test, and debugging

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