Principal Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

Blue Origin; Kraków; On-site; PLN 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Kraków is seeking a Principal Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to lead high‑speed ADC/DAC development in FinFET CMOS and to drive state‑of‑the‑art circuit performance.

You will model with MATLAB/Simulink, implement SystemVerilog‑AMS flows, supervise layout and tape‑out, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative, safety‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in high‑speed ADCs/DACs in FinFET tech.
• Familiar with SAR, pipeline, TDC, delta‑sigma architectures.
• Know digital calibration for impairments in these architectures.
• Proficient in mixed‑mode and analog/RF modeling and verification.
• Deep understanding of EMI and layout effects in FinFETs.
• Experience in silicon characterization and debugging.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, development and integration of ADCs/DACs in FinFET CMOS.
• Develop behavioral models in MATLAB/Simulink/SystemVerilog‑AMS.
• Use Spectre/AMS to design high‑performance mixed‑signal circuits.
• Collaborate with system architects on block requirements.
• Oversee layout, integration, floorplanning and tape‑out.
• Work with validation to develop test plans and bring‑up.
• Mentor junior engineers on best analog design practices.

Skills

Analog mixed-signal

ADC/DAC design

MATLAB/Simulink

SystemVerilog-AMS

Spectre AMS flows

RF basics

Layout supervision

Silicon debugging

Cross-functional comms

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Spectre

SystemVerilog

AMS

Job description

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. 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! Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based connectivity with TeraWave, a revolutionary 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 Principal Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer with extensive hands‑on experience in the design of high-speed data converters in advanced FinFET technology nodes. You will be responsible for leading the development of ADCs and DACs and for delivering state-of-the-art performance circuits while contributing to innovative solutions that drive Blue Origin’s mission of enabling millions to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development and integration of advanced high-speed data converters (ADCs and DACs), as well as other fundamental analog/mixed-signal functions in advanced FinFET CMOS technologies, focusing on performance optimization, power and trade‑off analysis.
• Develop high‑level behavioral models in MATLAB, Simulink, or SystemVerilog‑AMS to validate system performance before circuit implementation.
• Utilize full proficiency in 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 based on system specifications, ensuring seamless integration into RF payloads and terminals.
• Oversee layout, top‑level integration, floorplanning, and verification of the overall design for successful tape‑out cycle.
• Work closely with validation and product engineers to develop test plans, facilitate bring‑up, optimize performance, and ensure reliable & high‑yield production cycles.
• Investigate and implement fundamental analog building blocks to enhance overall circuit performance and mentor junior engineers for best design practices in analog domain.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in the design of high-speed ADCs and/or DACs in FinFET technologies.
• Familiarity with analog‑to‑digital conversion architectures and techniques such as SAR, pipeline, TDC, delta‑sigma, interleaved sampling, RF, and sub‑sampling.
• Understanding of digital calibration algorithms for impairments of said architectures and techniques.
• Proficiency in mixed‑mode and analog/RF modeling, simulation, and verification methodologies using toolsets such as MATLAB, Spectre, SystemVerilog, and AMS.
• Deep understanding of Electromigration and layout‑dependent effects on circuit performance, namely in advanced FinFET technologies.
• Extensive experience in silicon characterization and debugging.
• Strong background in fundamental analog/RF building blocks, including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, reference generation and LDOs.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with RF design concepts and metrics such as noise figure, intercept points, line‑up analysis, etc.
• 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.

Culture Statement

Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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.

Candidates may be subject to verification and BGS screening as per applicable law.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future.

We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices.

At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.