PCB Design Automation III

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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! 

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 Layout 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.

• Design and layout of high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for aerospace applications
• Collaborate 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. 

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

• Familiarity with Stripline and Microstrip design and fabrication

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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.