Senior Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer - TeraWave

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10%

Onsite in San Diego or Cupertino

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced analog/mixed-signal IC design lead to develop high-performance ADC/DAC circuits in advanced CMOS/SiGe processes. You will drive layout, verification and collaboration with system architects for RF payload integration.

The role requires 7+ years in high-end analog/mixed-signal ICs, expertise in data converters and extensive silicon debugging. Relocation, travel, and on-site work in San Diego or Cupertino are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of industry experience in the design and development of high-performance analog/mixed-signal ICs and systems.
• Expertise in the design of data converters (ADCs and DACs).
• Proficiency in mixed-mode and analog/RF modeling, simulation, and verification using MATLAB, Spectre, SystemVerilog, and AMS.
• Deep understanding of electromigration and layout-dependent effects in advanced FinFET technologies.
• Extensive experience in silicon characterization and debugging.
• Experience with analog/RF building blocks such as amplifiers, filters, oscillators, reference generation and LDOs.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible status is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and integration of advanced analog/mixed-signal functions in CMOS and SiGe technologies.
• Utilize Spectre and AMS flows to develop high-performance mixed-signal circuits and systems.
• Collaborate with system architects to define block-level requirements for RF payloads and terminals.
• Oversee layout, top-level integration, floorplanning and tape-out verification.
• Work with validation and product engineers to develop test plans and bring-up procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices in analog design.

Skills

ADC/DAC design

Analog/mixed-signal design

RF design concepts

AMS modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Spectre

MATLAB

SystemVerilog

AMS

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 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 candidates with extensive hands-on experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design to participate and/or lead the development of high-speed data converters (ADCs/DACs), filters, amplifiers, ESD protection, and biasing and power management systems in advanced CMOS/SiGe processes. You will be responsible 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.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment
• This role will be based onsite in San Diego, CA or Cupertino, CA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our San Diego sites are being developed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and integration of advanced analog/mixed-signal functions in advanced CMOS and SiGe technologies, focusing on performance optimization and trade-off analysis.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 7+ years of industry experience in the design and development of high-performance analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems
• Expertise in the design of data converters (ADCs and DACs).
• 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.
• Experience with fundamental analog/RF building blocks, including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, reference generation and LDOs.
• 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

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering related technical discipline
• 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.

Base Pay Range

CA 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 CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if