Principal RFIC Design Engineer TeraWave

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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 role represents an important addition to the Silicon Systems organization within the TeraWave team. To further Blue Origins 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.

This role will be onsite in either the Bay Area-CA San Diego-CA Austin-TX or Kent-WA. It is approved for a temporary remote work exception while specific sites are being developed.

Key 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 for pre and post silicon processes
• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 years of industry experience in RFIC design and development or the combination of industry experience and equivalent research from a PhD program
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience with RF and/or Mixed Signal Block design
• Experience with Linux development environment
• Direct Tape out Experience in taping out an RF or deep sub-micron Analog mix signal chip

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 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

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $213331.00 - $298663.05 WA applicants is $213331.00 - $298663.05

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Benefits

• Benefits include: 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)
• 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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