PCB Layout Designer III/Sr.

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics PCB Layout Engineer to design and layout high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet stringent requirements and use Altium Designer for detailed schematics and layouts.

The role requires 5–7 years in PCB layout within aerospace/defense, IPC-6012 Class 3 expertise, and U.S. work eligibility. A fast-paced environment and mentoring responsibilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of PCB layout and design experience in aerospace/defense.
• Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout.
• Experience with IPC-6012 Class 3 and PCB best practices.
• Familiarity with stripline and microstrip design.
• Ability to create detailed schematics and layout.
• U.S. citizen or eligible for work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of high-performance PCBs for aerospace applications.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software teams.
• Use Altium Designer to create schematics and layouts.
• Ensure practices adhere to industry standards and regulations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for PCB layout.
• Mentor junior engineers on PCB layout and Altium best practices.

Skills

PCB layout

High-speed design

BGA routing

Signal integrity

Footprint libraries

DFM/DFT

Tools

Allegro

Altium Designer

Eagle PCB

Proteus

Job description

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

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! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. The Lunar Permanence Business Unit is Blue Origin’s team dedicated to developing mission architectures, creating, and fostering new technologies into our existing offerings, building our next generation of leaders, and commercializing new platforms, such as our Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon (Link: https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon ), and other ambitious space destinations programs that fuel Blue Origin’s growth and further its mission. Our work scope is broad and deep, forging the path toward our vision of millions of people living and working in space. We're shaping our future in space, and we’re looking for dedicated and inspired people to join us! We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. We are looking for someone to apply their hardware technical expertise, natural leadership, organizational skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the bold missions at Blue Origin. As the Avionics PCB Layout Engineer within this innovative and diverse team, you will apply a deep understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, high-speed, RF and high-power PCB layout, and design skills for our avionics circuit designs. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware, and software engineers to ensure design requirements are met
• Work with industry-leading software (e.g.: Altium Designer) to create detailed schematics and layout design
• Ensure design and manufacturing practices adhere to industry standards and regulations
• Create and maintain technical documentation for PCB layout and design
• Troubleshoot and resolve any PCB design and layout issues
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and technicians
• Contribute to electrical circuit designs and schematic reviews.
• Contribute to PCB/PCBA design reviews by providing DFM/DFA/DFT and similar value-added info.
• Develop and maintain board eCAD design libraries, including part footprints and related information.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities in each PCB design.
• Independently determine the general approach and provide reliable solutions to technical problems including working through complex issues related to PCB layouts and assemblies.
• Collaborate in defining PCB development process improvements (procedures and checklists).
• Check the quality of work of other layout resources, including internal and external resources.
• Mentor internal layout resources on PCB layout and Altium best practices.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in the aerospace and defense industry
• Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout, and design
• Experience using industry-leading software such as Allegro, Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, Proteus, etc.
• Ability to create detailed schematics and layout design
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as IPC-6012 Class 3
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, and testing, including PCB assembly to IPC Class 3 standards.
• High-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout design
• Fine pitch BGA routing, including blind–buried vias.
• Complex analog and digital signal routing.
• Multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraints.
• Design constraint management; including trace length matching, spacing rules, etc.
• Ability to create and maintain symbol/footprint libraries.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience utilizing and creating electrical design specifications.
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• 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.

Desired Skills

• Certifications such as:
  • CID (Certified Interconnect Designer)
  • CIS (Certified IPC Specialists)
  • CSE (Certified Standards Expert)
• Familiarity with Stripline and Microstrip design

Base Pay Range For

CA applicants is $124,476.00 - $174,265.35 CO applicants is $114,455.00 - $160,236.30 WA applicants is $124,476.00 - $174,265.35

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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.