Senior PCB Layout Designer - Lunar Permanence

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

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

The Lunar Permanence Business Unit is Blue Origin’s team dedicated to developing mission architectures, creating, and fostering new technologies into our existing offerings, building our next generation of leaders, and commercializing new platforms, such as our Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon (Link: https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon ), and other ambitious space destinations programs that fuel Blue Origin’s growth and further its mission. Our work scope is broad and deep, forging the path toward our vision of millions of people living and working in space. We’re shaping our future in space, and we're looking for dedicated and inspired people to join us!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their hardware technical expertise, natural leadership, organizational skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the bold missions at Blue Origin.

As the Avionics PCB Layout Engineer within this innovative and diverse team, you will apply a deep understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, high-speed, RF and high-power PCB layout, and design skills for our avionics circuit designs.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in PCB layout and design
• Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout, and design
• Experience using industry-leading software such as Allegro, Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, Proteus, etc.
• 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, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience utilizing and creating electrical design specifications.
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the