Principal Silicon Test Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 269,000 - 377,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 15%

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Principal ASIC Test Engineer to lead production test strategy for RF, mmWave, and mixed-signal ICs. You will own final test for mmWave front-ends and converter-heavy ASICs, coordinating with manufacturing and OSAT partners and guiding junior engineers.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in semiconductor test, RF/mmWave expertise, and strong experience with production ATE like Advantest V93000. Relocation is provided and travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 10 years semiconductor test experience.
• Experience developing wafer sort and final test programs on production ATE platforms.
• Proven RF or mmWave testing experience and high-speed ADC/DAC testing.

Responsibilities

• Define wafer sort and final test strategies, coverage targets, and production release criteria.
• Develop and optimize tests for RF signal chains, frequency conversion, PLLs, and ADCs/DACs.
• Lead test engagement with foundry, manufacturing and OSAT partners.
• Mentor test engineers across front-end IC and beamformer programs.
• Collaborate with design/DFT to improve test access and efficiency.

Skills

RF/mmWave testing

High-speed ADC/DAC testing

Production test programs

Mentoring test engineers

Test automation (Python)

DFT/test access optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Advantest V93000

ATE platforms

Job description

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Job Description

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal ASIC Test Engineer to lead production test strategy for RF, mmWave, and mixed-signal integrated circuits within Silicon Systems.
This individual contributor role serves as the technical lead for final test of mmWave front-end ICs and converter-intensive ASICs, with focus on RF/mmWave performance, high-speed ADC and DAC testing, manufacturability, and cost of test.
The role leads test engagement with manufacturing and OSAT partners and mentors internal test engineers supporting front-end IC and digital beamformer programs.

Special Mentions

• - Relocation provided
• - Travel expected up to 15% of the time
• - Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Define wafer sort and final test strategies, coverage targets, and production release criteria for RF and mixed-signal devices.
• Develop and optimize ATE tests for RF signal chains, frequency conversion, PLLs, clocking, and high-speed ADCs and DACs.
• Establish test approaches for packaged RF devices, including antenna-in-package calibration, fixture design, and correlation to laboratory measurements.
• Partner with design and DFT teams to improve test access, observability, and production test efficiency during development.
• Lead technical work with foundry, manufacturing, and OSAT partners on probe and final test implementation, throughput, and failure analysis.
• Mentor test engineers and provide test domain guidance across front-end IC and digital beamformer programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 10 years of semiconductor test experience.
• Experience developing wafer sort and final test programs on production ATE platforms, including Advantest V93000.
• Demonstrated experience with RF or mmWave testing and high-speed ADC and DAC testing.
• Experience taking test programs from silicon bring-up through manufacturing release with external partners.
• Experience resolving yield and test correlation issues with foundry and OSAT manufacturing partners.
• 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

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with phased arrays, antenna-in-package designs, beamforming, or multichannel RF devices.
• Knowledge of RF and converter measurements, including linearity, noise, dynamic range, phase noise, jitter, ENOB, and SFDR.
• Experience optimizing multisite test configurations, test time, and overall cost of test in production.
• Proficiency in Python, C, Java or similar languages for test automation and production data analysis.

Base Pay Range for:

• CA applicants is $269,175.00 - $376,843.95
• 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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