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Blue Origin · 3 weeks ago

Hardware & PCB Design Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$107K/yr - $150K/yr

2+ years exp

Blue Origin is dedicated to developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Hardware & PCB Design Engineer II role involves designing advanced digital and mixed signal electrical circuits for high-performance spaceflight RF systems, contributing to the lunar permanence mission.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

PCB designAnalog circuit designMixed-signal circuitsAltium DesignerHigh-speed digital designSignal integrityTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent

2+ 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

Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related fields

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