Senior Avionics PCB Layout Engineer

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics PCB Layout Engineer to design high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet stringent requirements and timelines.

You will apply deep expertise in digital, analog, mixed-signal, high-speed routing, and symbol/footprint libraries while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring quality through DFM/DFT practices.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of PCB layout and design experience.
• Strong knowledge of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout.
• Experience with industry-leading software such as Altium Designer, Allegro, Eagle PCB, Proteus.
• Ability to create detailed schematics and layout design.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, and testing.
• 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 and contribute to inclusion.

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.

Skills

PCB layout

High-speed design

Altium Designer

BGA routing

Schematic design

Signal integrity

Power delivery

Footprint libraries

DFM/DFT

Mentorship

Tools

Allegro

Altium Designer

Eagle PCB

Proteus

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics PCB Layout Engineer to design high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet stringent requirements and timelines.

You will apply deep expertise in digital, analog, mixed-signal, high-speed routing, and symbol/footprint libraries while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring quality through DFM/DFT practices.