Sr. Mixed Signal Design Engineer for Space-based Communications - TeraWave

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!  

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We are seeking a senior mixed signal design engineer to participate in the design and development of next-generation, high-performance phased array RF front-end systems for mission-critical, high-reliability applications in space-based communications. This role will be a key technical contributor and thought leader, driving system architecture from concept through qualification.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mixed signal circuit design. The candidate will also have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement RF, analog, digital, and power circuits to be used in an active phased array.
• Developing efficient power management solutions, such as DC/DC converters for high-performance, compact, or harsh environments
• Work with systems engineering to define and decompose requirements into functional designs
• Identification, consideration, and selection of suitable parts to be used on mixed-signal boards to conduct schematic capture
• Perform circuit simulations analyses such as transient analyses and signal and power integrity
• Lead system level analyses such as worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA) and failure modes, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA)
• Work closely with layout engineers by providing guidance for matching and high-speed routings
• Provide support for board bring up, test, and debugging

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience in RF, DC power and mixed signal design.
• Experience with working with high frequency signals and high frequency circuit designs
• In-depth knowledge on component selection
• Experience with analyses such as simulation for noise analysis, AC, DC, and transient analysis, monte-carlo, and signal and power integrity
• Experience with conducting worst case circuit analyses and failure modes, effects, and criticality analyses
• Experience with design, simulation, and verification tools, such as HSpice, HyperLynx
• Behavioral modeling of analog and digital circuits
• Experience with Altium/Cadence OrCAD / Allegro (or similar tools) for schematic capture
• Experience in bench level testing with strong debugging and analytical skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles designing mixed signal circuits and boards
• Experience creating symbols and managing symbol libraries is a plus
• Background in space- or flight-qualitied hardware
• Experience with scripting for automation of circuit design verification
• Experience with developing bench top test plans

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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