Senior Silicon Physical Design Engineer

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!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with Tera Wave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

We are seeking a Senior Silicon Physical Design Engineer to design and develop advanced integrated circuits for our revolutionary space-based communications network. The ideal candidate brings expertise in physical design methodologies, and semiconductor technologies, as well as proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Execute RTL-to-GDS physical implementation of SoCs for space applications: synthesis, floor-planning, power and clock distribution, place and route, and timing closure
Drive full signoff closure: STA, physical verification (DRC/LVS/ERC), logic equivalence checking (LEC), and EM/IR analysis
Debug timing violations and implement timing and functional ECOs
Perform partition- and chip-level physical verification for mixed-signal designs, including analog/digital integration checks
Develop and maintain PV runsets, signoff decks, and flow automation for repeatable top-level verification
Contribute to physical design methodology, flow automation, and chip assembly
Implement DFT structures and methodologies
Collaborate with front-end and analog/mixed-signal teams to preserve design intent through implementation and signoff
Interface with foundries on design-rule compliance, manufacturability, and yield
Document design and verification methodologies and results
Support post-silicon validation and debugging activities

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in physical design of ASICs
Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for physical design (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens or Mentor)
Hands-on experience across the RTL-to-GDS flow, including timing closure and power/noise analysis
Proficiency in Python, Tcl, and Makefiles
Signoff and closure experience:
Static Timing Analysis(STA), Physical Verification (PV), Logic Equivalence Checking (LEC), and Electromigration & IR drop (EM/IR)
Understanding of timing closure and signal integrity challenges
Experience with power analysis and optimization techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Experience developing ASICs that meet stringent space-qualification standards for performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Knowledge of radiation-hardened design methodologies
Experience with advanced process nodes (16nm and below)
Background in high-speed digital design (>1GHz)
Experience with 3D packaging or chiplet technologies
Understanding of thermal considerations in ASIC design
Familiarity with space qualification requirements for electronic components
Experience with low-power design techniques for battery or solar-powered systems

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $ - $

WA applicants is $ - $

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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