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About the role

As an Avionics PCB Layout Designer in Blue Origin's Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) team, you will apply your expertise in digital, analog, mixed-signal, high-speed, RF and high-power PCB design to develop avionics board products for aerospace applications.

Key responsibilities

• Design and layout high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications
• Develop and maintain corporate eCAD component libraries, including part footprints, schematic symbols and related component information
• Create detailed PCB layout design files using Altium Designer, producing Gerbers, FAB and ASY drawings and other documentation
• Ensure design and manufacturing practices adhere to industry standards and regulations
• Troubleshoot and resolve PCB design and layout issues
• Contribute to PCB/PCBA design reviews with design artifacts and DFM/DFA/DFT assessments
• Collaborate in defining PCB development process improvements, procedures and checklists
• Work with mechanical, electrical, firmware and software engineers to meet design requirements
• Review and quality-check work from internal and external layout resources
• Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians on PCB design and layout best practices

Minimum qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in the aerospace and defense industry
• Experience creating and maintaining PCB part libraries, schematic symbols and footprints
• Expert proficiency using Altium Designer Pro/365/Enterprise for PCB design, library and layout
• Knowledge of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, assembly and testing, including IPC-6012 Class 3 standards and IPC-7352
• Experience implementing PCB design constraint management, including trace length matching and spacing rules
• Experience designing High-Density Interconnect (HDI) boards with fine pitch BGA components (FPGAs, processors, microcontrollers, ASICs), thru-hole and microvias, blind-buried vias
• Experience with High-Speed, High-Power and High-Density Interconnect board design and layout, including signal integrity constraints, impedance-controlled nets and stack-up
• Experience routing multi-rail power delivery solutions, high-power thermal management and mechanical constraints
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, demonstrate attention to detail, strong task ownership and excellent communication skills
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced certification in PCB design, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in PCB Design, or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Certifications such as CID (Certified Interconnect Designer), CIS (Certified IPC Specialists) or CSE (Certified Standards Expert)
• Familiarity with PCB DFM/DFA/DFT/DFC using tools such as Siemens Valor
• Familiarity with High-Speed and High-Power board design practices using tools such as Siemens HyperLynx
• Proficiency with Git Revision Control, AWS GovCloud tool environments and scripting languages such as Python, Perl or DelphiScript to support tool integration and automation
• Exposure to AI tools that support PCB library and design automation (Quilter, Darcy or similar)

Compensation and benefits

Base pay range for CA and WA applicants: $104,027.00 - $145,637.10 (other site ranges may differ).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid time off up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Bonuses and additional benefits may apply based on role and level.

Background and employment requirements

Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Additional checks may apply depending on role requirements. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status required for export control compliance.