Senior Silicon Physical Design and Layout Engineer - TeraWave

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.

Responsibilities

• Execute physical design and layout of ASICs that integrate both analog and digital processing
• Implement floor planning, power distribution, clock tree synthesis, and routing for complex mixed-signal designs
• Develop ASICs that meet the stringent standards of space qualification, ensuring high performance and efficiency
• Perform timing closure, signal integrity analysis, and physical verification (DRC/LVS/ERC)
• Implement advanced RF processing technologies that support missions with reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP)
• Optimize layouts for radiation tolerance and reliability in the space environment
• Collaborate with front-end designers to ensure design intent is preserved through implementation
• Perform static timing analysis and address timing violations
• Utilize data analytics to optimize ASIC performance and drive innovation
• Work with semiconductor foundries to ensure manufacturability and yield optimization
• Implement design for test (DFT) structures and methodologies
• Document physical design processes, methodologies, and results
• Support post-silicon validation and debug activities

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in physical design and layout of ASICs
• Demonstrated expertise in digital and analog layout techniques
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for physical design (Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor)
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and design rules
• Understanding of timing closure and signal integrity challenges
• Experience with power analysis and optimization techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience with mixed-signal or RF layout techniques
• Knowledge of radiation-hardened design methodologies
• Experience with advanced process nodes (16nm and below)
• Background in high-speed digital design (>1GHz)
• Experience with 3D packaging or chiplet technologies
• Understanding of thermal considerations in ASIC design
• Experience with low-power design techniques for battery or solar-powered systems

Base Pay Range

• CA applicants: $197,529.00 - $276,539.55
• WA applicants: $197,529.00 - $276,539.55

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are 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 in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.