Mix-Signal Senior Design Engineer

Mix‑Signal Senior Design Engineer

Blue Origin is looking for a seasoned engineer to design mixed‑signal electronics for our Blue Moon lander and related satellite systems. The role will include PCB design, analysis, testing, and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

• Design, simulate, and realize mixed‑signal electronics PCBs using industry‑standard tools such as Altium or Cadence.
• Perform comprehensive part‑stress and worst‑case circuit analysis to ensure circuit robustness under extreme conditions.
• Identify potential failure modes and implement design improvements to mitigate risks.
• Ensure optimal component placement, routing, and grounding strategies.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures covering all functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Create and review manufacturing documents, including schematics, layouts, and bills of materials.
• Perform PCB bring‑up and debugging in the lab, ensuring a smooth transition from design to prototype.
• Execute test procedures in a laboratory setting to verify boards meet all specified requirements and perform root‑cause analysis on discrepancies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years.
• Broad experience in developing high‑speed mixed‑signal circuits, data converters, and digitizers, including part selection, simulation, lab testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with circuit design, analysis, and PCB layout/testing for high‑speed ADCs, DACs, PLLs, DDRs, NAND/NOR flash, microcontrollers, microprocessors.
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity, grounding topologies, and general PCB layout best practices for mixed‑signal applications.
• Experience with SoC or Processor/FPGA boards with multiple power domains and clocks.
• Experience with high‑speed Ser Des interfaces, including JESD
  204 B/C, SPI, I2C, USB.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout for high‑density, complex PCBs using Altium Designer (preferred) or Cadence OrCAD/Allegro.

• Master of Science or equivalent experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years of developing/testing analog/mixed‑signal/digital circuits focusing on high‑speed DACs, ADCs, data converters.
• Experience leading efforts with multi‑functional teams for qualification of automotive‑grade parts for space environments.
• Familiarity with space hardware testing standards such as MIL‑STD‑461 for mixed‑signal and digital systems.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer or Cadence OrCAD/Allegro.
• Knowledge of parts such as ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, power supplies (linear, LDO, DC/ DC), microcontrollers, processors, DDR, NAND/NOR, MOSFETs.

California: $‑$ per annum. Colorado: $‑$. Washington: $‑$.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) with up to 5% match, Education Support.
• Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year and 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Eligibility for bonuses and other incentive compensation, subject to company discretion.

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees/asylum seekers.

• Standard background check required for all positions.
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) check may be required for certain roles.
• Additional checks for positions involving hazardous material transport or military installations.