Sr Hardware & PCB Design Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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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!  

in this role you will work with a hard-working team of skilled engineering groups to develop advanced digital and mixed signal electrical circuits for high-performance spaceflight RF systems, directly impacting the future of human spaceflight. Contribute to the thoughtful design and integration phase the team is supporting for analysis and electrical hardware design, pioneering spacecraft systems. Blue Origin values collaboration, trust, and a culture of safety, and a bias for action recognizing each team member's input.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Create detailed and accurate electronic schematics using industry-standard tools such as Altium or Cadence.
• Ensure schematics are well-documented and adhere to best practices for readability and maintainability.
• Perform comprehensive worst-case circuit analysis to ensure circuit robustness under extreme conditions.
• Utilize simulation tools to validate circuit performance across a range of operating conditions.
• Conduct thorough parts stress analysis to ensure components operate within their rated capabilities.
• Identify potential failure modes and implement design improvements to mitigate risks.
• Ensure optimal component placement, routing, and grounding strategies are employed.
• Develop comprehensive test plans that cover all functional and non-functional requirements.
• Define detailed test procedures and acceptance criteria for each test case.
• Create and review manufacturing documents, including schematics, layouts, and bills of materials.
• Bring newly designed boards to life in the lab, ensuring a smooth transition from design to prototype.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues through systematic analysis and the use of specialized test equipment.
• Execute test plans in a laboratory setting to verify that boards meet all specified requirements.
• Document test results and perform root cause analysis on any discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in design, development, and test of PCBs to include schematics and layouts
• A breadth of understanding and expertise in electronics hardware development such as developing sophisticated circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other electronic commercial or aerospace products
• Experience designing and testing analog, high-speed digital, or mixed-signal circuits, including part selection, analysis, simulation, laboratory testing, and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of signal-integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
• Experience with high-speed serial bus design and optimization
• Experience with schematic-capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer (preferable) or Cadence OrCAD / Cadence Allegro tool suites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Successful Candidates typically have 10+ years of experience in design, development, and test of PCBs to include schematics and layouts
• Familiar with many of the following parts and their usage: ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, power supplies (linear, LDO, DC/DC), microcontrollers, processors,
• Experience collaborating with RF engineering teams for PCB layout and schematic capture
• Experience integrating RF hardware layouts with analog and mixed-signal circuits for space applications across multiple frequency bands to include millimeter waves
• Experience with integrating models and analysis from tools like MATLAB and/or Simulink, ANSYS HFSS and/or FEKO
• Experience leading efforts in collaboration with multi-functional teams for up-screening and qualification of automotive-grade parts for use in space environments
• Familiarity with space hardware testing standards and practices for communication systems

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

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Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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