Principal RFIC Design Engineer - TeraWave Verified today
About TeraWave
Blue Origin is pioneering space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network delivering symmetrical data speeds up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation consists of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop RFICs and mixed-signal ASICs
- Implement designs using Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF and similar tools
- Develop analog model verification methodologies for ASIC verification and requirements validation
- Create and execute test plans for pre and post silicon processes
- 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, drive solutions for interface timing, congestion, and implementation challenges
- Adopt AI-based methodology throughout the design cycle, from design and simulation to verification, characterization and manufacturing
Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years of industry experience in RFIC design and development, or equivalent combination of industry experience and research from a PhD program
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Experience with RF and mixed signal block design
- Experience with Linux development environment
- Direct tape-out experience with RF or deep sub-micron analog mixed-signal chips
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 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 and test)
- Experience with Software-Defined Radio Architectures, ADC/DAC, and 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
Location and Work Arrangement
This role is onsite in Cupertino CA, San Diego CA, Austin TX, or Kent WA. Temporary remote work exception available while specific sites are being developed.
Compensation
Base pay range for CA and WA applicants: $269,175.00 to $376,843.95. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours per week)
- Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses based on company discretion
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Standard background check required for all positions.