Senior Hardware Engineer – Space-Grade Network Switch

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 183,193 - 256,469; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: up to four weeks annually

Job summary

Blue Origin is looking for a Principal Hardware Engineer to design the foundational hardware for its TeraWave satellite communications system. This role demands an engineer with over 10 years of experience in hardware design and a strong background in power electronics and embedded systems.

The engineer will be responsible for leading power distribution architecture, multi-layer PCB design, and ensuring signal integrity for high-performance networking equipment. The position offers competitive compensation and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hardware design and embedded systems.
• Experience designing multi-layer PCBs with high-speed digital interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of power supply design and SPICE simulation.

Responsibilities

• Architect high-reliability power distribution with fault isolation.
• Lead multi-layer PCB design for switching line cards.
• Develop EMI/EMC mitigation strategies.

Skills

Hardware design

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Signal integrity

PCB design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Job description

Blue Origin is looking for a Principal Hardware Engineer to design the foundational hardware for its TeraWave satellite communications system. This role demands an engineer with over 10 years of experience in hardware design and a strong background in power electronics and embedded systems.

The engineer will be responsible for leading power distribution architecture, multi-layer PCB design, and ensuring signal integrity for high-performance networking equipment. The position offers competitive compensation and relocation assistance.