Analog Mixed-Signal Design Verification Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Short/long-term disability

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Staff or Principal AMS Design Verification Engineer to lead co-simulation and verification for complex SOCs. You will define the EDA environment, develop models, and drive innovative verification strategies in a collaborative, safety-focused culture.

You will create Verilog/SystemVerilog test benches, support analog/digital teams, and perform AMS simulations across multi-node processes. Relocation and up to 10% travel are included where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on CMOS analog mixed-signal design and verification.
• Verilog/SystemVerilog modeling of analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems.
• Proficient with Cadence Virtuoso for schematic creation and simulation.
• Proficient with Python and MATLAB.
• Strong communication skills.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Define the co-simulation methodology and EDA infrastructure working with analog and digital teams.
• Create Verilog/SystemVerilog test benches and behavioral models of analog and mixed-mode circuits.
• Develop methodologies for block- and chip-level mixed-mode verification.
• Support analog and digital teams during model bring-up and usage.
• Perform AMS simulations.

Skills

AMS verification

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Cadence Virtuoso

Python

MATLAB

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Verilog/SystemVerilog

AMS simulation tools

Job description

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 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Staff or Principal AMS Design Verification Engineer to lead the mixed-mode design verification methodology. You will be responsible for defining the co-simulation EDA environment, the methodology to simulate complex SOCs, and for developing models for co-simulation, contributing to innovative solutions that drive Blue Origin's mission of enabling millions to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.

Special Mentions

- Relocation provided

- Travel expected up to 10% of the time

- Interviews will include a technical assessment

- This role is based on site in San Diego (preferred), CA; the Bay Area, CA; or Renton, WA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our Bay Area and San Diego sites are being developed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Define the co-simulation methodology and EDA infrastructure working with analog and digital teams.
• Create Verilog/SystemVerilog test benches and behavioral models of analog and mixed-mode circuits.
• Develop methodologies for block- and chip-level mixed-mode verification
• Support analog and digital teams during model bring-up and usage
• Perform AMS simulations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in CMOS analog mixed-signal circuit design and verification.
• Verilog / SystemVerilog modeling of functional behavior of analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems.
• Proficient using EDA tools and environments such as Cadence Virtuoso for schematic creation and simulation.
• Proficient with scripting / programming languages such as Python and MATLAB.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with AMS verification in advanced FinFET technology nodes

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85WA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85

Other site ranges may differ

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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