Principal mmWave Design Engineer (Power Amplifiers) - TeraWave
About the role
This is a foundational role on our TeraWave team. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are bringing together technology from across our product lines to build the future of space-based communication.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop RFICs, and mixed-signal ASICs
- Implement designs using Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF and similar tools
- Create and execute test plans pre and post silicon
- Conduct noise, linearity, power, mismatch and other analog impairments implementations tradeoffs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, firmware, architecture, and product engineering
- Support lab integration and troubleshooting activities
- Resolve design and layout issues and drive solutions for interface timing, congestion, and other implementation challenges
- Audit and adopt AI based methodology throughout the design cycle of the custom ICs, from design, simulation to verification, characterization and manufacturing
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of industry experience in mmWave Silicon integrated power amplifier analysis, design, and implementation
- Solid background in advanced bipolar and CMOS transistor technologies, electromagnetic theory, and IC packaging techniques
- Familiar with communication standards, signals and systems, modulation techniques, and DSP analysis
- Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso with emphasis on analog design environment and layout environment
- Proficient in performing load-pull simulations, transient simulation, co-simulation of circuits and EM structures
- Experienced in testing, debugging and verification of mm-wave power amplifier and transmitter systems
- Good communication, Documentation, reporting and presentation skills
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience in full RF CMOS ASIC lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test)
- Experience with Software-Defined Radio Architectures, ADC/DAC, and/or DSPs
- Knowledge of DSP and communications systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types (OFDM, QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, PAM)
Skills
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience in full RF CMOS ASIC lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test)
- Experience with Software-Defined Radio Architectures, ADC/DAC, and/or DSPs
- Knowledge of DSP and communications systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types (OFDM, QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, PAM)
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
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Pay
- Base Pay Range For CA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85
- WA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85
- Other Site Ranges May Differ
Schedule
- Based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Location
- Based on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
Company Culture
Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Equal Employment Opportunity
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