Sr. PCB Design Engineer

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Assemblers Technology, Avionics, Best Practices, CDL Driver's License, Circuit Design, Computer Firmware, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, DFT (Design for Test), Disability Accommodations, Electrical Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Graphic Design, Hardware Design, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High Reliability, IPC Standards, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Records, Mentor Graphics, Military, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Manufacturing, Physics, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Requirements Management, Road Tests, Schematics, Signal Integrity, Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

We are looking for someone to apply their hardware design technical expertise, natural leadership, organizational skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the bold missions at Blue Origin. As an Avionics PCB Design Engineer within this advanced PCB design team, you will apply a deep understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, high-speed, RF and high-power PCB layout, and design skills for our avionics circuit designs.

Special Mentions:

Relocation provided
Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Design and layout of high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications
Contribute your engineering knowledge in collaboration with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware, and software engineers to ensure design requirements are met
Work with industry-leading software (e.g.: Altium Designer) to create detailed schematics and layout design
Ensure design and manufacturing practices adhere to industry standards and regulations
Create and maintain technical documentation for PCB layout and design
Troubleshoot and resolve any PCB design and layout issues
Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and technicians
Contribute to PCB/PCBA design reviews by providing DFM/DFA/DFT and similar value-added info.
Develop and maintain board eCAD design libraries, including part footprints and related information.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities in each PCB design.
Independently determine the general approach and provide reliable solutions to technical problems including working through complex issues related to PCB layouts and assemblies.
Collaborate in defining PCB development process improvements (procedures and checklists).
Check the quality of work of other layout resources, including internal and external resources.
Mentor internal layout resources on PCB layout and Altium best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related science/engineering field
A minimum of 8 years of experience in PCB layout and design, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry
Certifications such as:
CID (Certified Interconnect Designer)
CIS (Certified IPC Specialists)
CSE (Certified Standards Expert)

Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout, and design
Experience using industry-leading software such as Allegro, Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, KiCad
Ability to create detailed PCB layout design
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as IPC-6012 Class 3
Demonstrated knowledge and use of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, and testing, including PCB assembly to IPC Class 3 standards
High-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout design
Fine pitch BGA routing, including microvias, blind-buried vias.
Complex analog and digital signal routing.
Design constraint management; including trace length matching, spacing rules, etc.
Multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraints.
Ability to create and maintain symbol/footprint libraries.

Preferred Qualifications:

Detailed understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly technologies

Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45
CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90
WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.

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 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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Blue Origin LLC

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