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Blue Origin

PCB Designer III

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93K-141K Annually
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6 Locations
93K-141K Annually
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Design and layout high-performance PCBs for aerospace applications, collaborating with engineers to meet design requirements and mentor junior staff.
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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 avionics hardware technical expertise, natural leadership, organizational skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the aggressive missions at Blue Origin. 

 

As the Avionics PCB Layout Designer within this innovative team, you will apply a deep understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, high-speed, and high-power PCB layout, and design skills for our avionics circuit designs.  

Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

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 multi-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 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 mentorship to junior engineers and technicians 

  • Contribute to electrical circuit designs and schematic reviews. 

  • Contribute to PCB/PCBA design reviews by providing DFM/DFA/DFT and similar value-added info. 

  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency, dedication, 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 sophisticated 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

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in PCB layout and design.  

  • Strong understanding of digital, analog, mixed-signal, and high-speed layout, and design 

  • Experience using Altium Designer

  • Ability to create detailed schematics and 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 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. 

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work. 

  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment 

  • Experience using and creating electrical design specifications.  

  • Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships

  • 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 

  • Experience with Allegro, Eagle PCB, or equivalent    

  • Experience developing IPC class 2 and 3 boards 

  • Certifications such as:

  •  CID (Certified Interconnect Designer) 

  • CIS (Certified IPC Specialists) 

  • CSE (Certified Standards Expert) 


 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $100,997.00-$141,395.10;CO applicants is $92,580.00-$129,612.00;WA applicants is $100,997.00-$141,395.10

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, 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.

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.

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 at [email protected].

California Applicant Privacy Notice

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

Top Skills

Allegro
Altium Designer
Eagle Pcb
Ipc-6012
Pcb

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