Senior Hardware Engineer – Space-Grade Network Switch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Join Blue Origin as a Principal Hardware Engineer on the Network Switch Platform. In this role, you will design hardware connecting a revolutionary satellite communications constellation, engaging in cutting-edge engineering challenges.

This position demands expertise in hardware design, power electronics, and embedded systems with a focus on delivering high-speed and reliable solutions for space communications. Your contributions will be pivotal in shaping the future of space-based connectivity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hardware design of the switching subsystem.
• Architect BMC subsystems using microprocessors.
• Lead multi-layer PCB design for switching systems.

Skills

Hardware design

Power electronics

Embedded systems

EMI/EMC mitigation

PCB design

Microprocessor design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Job description

Join Blue Origin as a Principal Hardware Engineer on the Network Switch Platform. In this role, you will design hardware connecting a revolutionary satellite communications constellation, engaging in cutting-edge engineering challenges.

This position demands expertise in hardware design, power electronics, and embedded systems with a focus on delivering high-speed and reliable solutions for space communications. Your contributions will be pivotal in shaping the future of space-based connectivity.