Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer - TeraWave

About the role

Blue Origin is seeking candidates with extensive hands-on experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design to participate and/or lead the development of high-speed data converters (ADCs/DACs), filters, amplifiers, ESD protection, and biasing and power management systems in advanced CMOS/SiGe processes. This role involves leading the design, development, and integration of advanced analog/mixed-signal functions in advanced CMOS and SiGe technologies, focusing on performance optimization and trade-off analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and integration of advanced analog/mixed-signal functions in advanced CMOS and SiGe technologies, focusing on performance optimization and trade-off analysis.
• Utilize full proficiency in Spectre and AMS flows to develop high-performance mixed-signal circuits and systems.
• Collaborate with system architects to define block-level performance and interface requirements based on system specifications, ensuring seamless integration into RF payloads and terminals.
• Oversee layout, top-level integration, floorplanning, and verification of the overall design for successful tape-out cycle.
• Work closely with validation and product engineers to develop test plans, facilitate bring-up, optimize performance, and ensure reliable & high-yield production cycles.
• Investigate and implement fundamental analog building blocks to enhance overall circuit performance and mentor junior engineers for best design practices in analog domain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Proven experience in the design and development of high-performance analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems (5+ years – Level III, 7+ Years – Level IV (Senior), 10+ Years – Level 5 (Principal))
• Expertise in the design of data converters (ADCs and DACs)
• Proficiency in mixed-mode and analog/RF modeling, simulation, and verification methodologies using toolsets such as MATLAB, Spectre, SystemVerilog, and AMS
• Deep understanding of Electromigration and layout-dependent effects on circuit performance, namely in advanced FinFET technologies
• Extensive experience in silicon characterization and debugging
• Experience with fundamental analog/RF building blocks, including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, reference generation and LDOs

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering related technical discipline
• Familiarity with RF design concepts and metrics such as noise figure, intercept points, line-up analysis, etc.
• Fundamental understanding of device physics for process selection and performance optimization
• Familiarity with chip-level ESD protection design and verification
• Familiarity with digital design, digital verification, and SystemVerilog modeling
• Strong communication skills