Senior Hardware Engineer, Space-Grade Ethernet Switch

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 183,193 - 256,469; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer for the Network Switch Platform to develop innovative satellite communications solutions. This role requires extensive experience in hardware design and power electronics, focusing on high-performance networking systems.

Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in designing multi-layer PCBs and leading complex electronic product developments. Join Blue Origin to be part of building the future of space-based communications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hardware design or embedded systems.
• Experience designing multi-layer PCBs with high-speed digital interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed Ethernet switch hardware.

Responsibilities

• Architect BMC subsystems using MPSoC, ARM, or RISC-V microprocessors.
• Lead multi-layer PCB design for switch line cards.
• Design high-reliability power distribution systems.

Skills

Hardware design

Power electronics

EMI/EMC mitigation

Signal integrity analysis

Multi-layer PCB design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer for the Network Switch Platform to develop innovative satellite communications solutions. This role requires extensive experience in hardware design and power electronics, focusing on high-performance networking systems.

Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in designing multi-layer PCBs and leading complex electronic product developments. Join Blue Origin to be part of building the future of space-based communications.