Senior Avionics PCB Layout Engineer (Aerospace)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced Avionics PCB Layout Engineer to design high‑reliability PCBs for aerospace applications. You will apply deep skills in digital, analog, high‑speed layouts and work with cross‑functional teams to meet demanding standards.

You will use Altium Designer and other tools to create schematics, validate layouts, and contribute to DFx activities while mentoring junior engineers. A background in IPC‑6012 Class 3 and multi‑layer boards is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in aerospace/defense.
• Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed‑signal, high‑speed layout and design.
• Experience with Allegro, Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, Proteus.
• Ability to create detailed schematics and layout design.
• Familiarity with IPC‑6012 Class 3.
• PCB best practices for design, manufacturing and testing, including IPC Class 3 concerns.
• High‑speed, impedance‑controlled stack‑ups and multi‑layer boards.
• Complex analog and digital signal routing.
• Multi‑rail power delivery and high‑speed signal integrity constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of high‑performance, high‑reliability PCBs for aerospace applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including mechanical, electrical, firmware and software engineers.
• 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 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/DFT insights.
• Develop and maintain board eCAD design libraries with footprints.

Skills

High-speed PCB layout

Multi-layer board design

Fine pitch BGA routing

Digital & analog layout

Signal integrity

DFx emphasis

Tools

Altium Designer

Allegro

Eagle PCB

Proteus

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced Avionics PCB Layout Engineer to design high‑reliability PCBs for aerospace applications. You will apply deep skills in digital, analog, high‑speed layouts and work with cross‑functional teams to meet demanding standards.

You will use Altium Designer and other tools to create schematics, validate layouts, and contribute to DFx activities while mentoring junior engineers. A background in IPC‑6012 Class 3 and multi‑layer boards is preferred.