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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
Business Unit Introduction
Engineering and Program Management: This role is part of Enterprise Program Management (EPM), where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. EPM allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization.
As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will design the layouts of high-performance, high-reliability PCBs for various flight vehicles’ flight and power management components and sub-systems. In addition, you will be integrated with technical leads across Blue to contribute to the ongoing development of a common component library and associated best practices that serve designers across Blue.
Special Mentions
- Relocation provided
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 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.: Allegro, 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.
- Develop and maintain Blue’s common component eCAD design library, including part footprints and related information.
- Collaborate in defining PCB development process improvements (procedures and checklists).
- Contribute to PCB/PCBA design reviews by providing DFM/DFA/DFT and similar value-added info.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any PCB design and layout issues.
- Independently determine the general approach and provide reliable solutions to technical problems including working through complex issues related to PCB layouts and assemblies.
- Check the quality of work of other layout resources, including internal and external resources.
- Mentor internal layout resources on PCB layout and Allegro/Altium best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in the aerospace and defense industry
- Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout, and design
- Experience using industry-leading software such as Allegro, Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, or Proteus, etc.
- Ability to create detailed schematics and layout design.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as IPC-6012, IPC-2221, IPC-7351, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, and test, including PCB assembly to IPC Class 3 standards.
- High-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout design
- Fine pitch BGA routing, including blind buried vias.
- Complex analog and digital signal routing.
- Multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraints.
- Design constraint management; including trace length matching, spacing rules, etc.
- 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.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as:
- CID (Certified Interconnect Designer)
- CIS (Certified IPC Specialists)
- CSE (Certified Standards Expert)
Compensation range for on-site CA applicants is $136,800-$191,520
Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $136,800-$191,520
Compensation range for on-site CO applicants is $125,400-$175,560
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
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.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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