Principal mmWave Design Engineer (Power Amplifiers) - TeraWave
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Relocation provided. Travel expected up to 10% of the time. Interviews will include a technical assessment. This role will be based onsite in either the San Diego, CA; Bay Area, CA; or Renton, WA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our Bay Area and San Diego sites are being developed.
About the Role
Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, 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. This is a foundational role on our TeraWave team, 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
- Develop analog models for verification methodologies for ASIC verification and requirements validation
- Create and execute test plans pre- and post-silicon
- Conduct noise, linearity, power, mismatch, and other analog impairments implementation 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
- Adopt AI-based methodology throughout the design cycle of 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
- 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
Preferred 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)
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
Pay
Base pay range for CA and WA applicants: $230,398.00 - $322,556.85. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 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
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results