PCB Layout Designer III/Sr.

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking an Avionics PCB Layout Engineer to contribute to aerospace-grade board design.

You will apply deep expertise in digital, analog, mixed-signal, high-speed, RF and high-power PCB layout to support avionics circuit designs and mission hardware across development and production Join a diverse, safety-focused team that collaborates with mechanical, electrical, firmware and software engineers.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in PCB layout and design in aerospace/defense.
• Strong digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout knowledge.
• Experience with Altium Designer and other leading CAD tools.
• IPC Class 3 familiarity and high-speed impedance control.
• Ability to create schematics and layout designs with clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software teams.
• Use Altium Designer to create detailed schematics and layouts.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for PCB layout and design.
• Troubleshoot PCB design/layout issues and mentor others.
• Contribute to PCB development processes and design reviews.

Skills

PCB layout

Altium Designer

BGA routing

mixed-signal design

high-speed layout

DFM/DFT

trace length matching

robust documentation

Tools

Allegro

Altium Designer

Eagle PCB

Proteus

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!

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.

Lunar Permanence Business Unit

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

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