Blue Origin · 21 hours ago
PCB Designer III - Advanced Concepts & Enterprise Engineering
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Avionics PCB Layout Engineer will apply their hardware design expertise to create high-performance PCBs for aerospace applications, collaborating with various engineering teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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 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
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in the aerospace and defense industry
Certifications such as: CID (Certified Interconnect Designer), CIS (Certified IPC Specialists), CSE (Certified Standards Expert)
Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout, and design
Experience using industry-leading software such as Allegro, Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, KiCad
Ability to create detailed PCB layout design
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as IPC-6012 Class 3
Demonstrated knowledge and use of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, and testing, including PCB assembly to IPC Class 3 standards
High-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout design
Fine pitch BGA routing, including microvias, blind–buried vias
Complex analog and digital signal routing
Design constraint management; including trace length matching, spacing rules, etc
Multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraints
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
Preferred
Familiarity with Stripline and Microstrip design and fabrication
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President Supply Chain
Recent News
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