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Avionics PCB Layout Designer

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial space tourism and suborbital flights

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$125.4k - $191.5kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA + 3 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Denver, CO, USA

Relocation provided.

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
Altium
Cadence Allegro
Requirements
  • 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
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and enjoy stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$221.7M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful missions like NS-25 and historic flights with figures like Ed Dwight enhance Blue Origin's brand and public appeal.
  • The company's involvement in NASA's Artemis Moon missions and development of the Orbital Reef space station opens up lucrative government contracts and partnerships.
  • Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology reduces costs and increases the frequency of spaceflights, making space tourism more accessible over time.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of space tourism tickets limits the market to affluent individuals, potentially slowing growth.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX and emerging startups could erode Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's focus on suborbital space tourism with reusable rockets like New Shepard sets it apart from competitors primarily targeting orbital missions.
  • The company's strong backing by Jeff Bezos provides significant financial stability and credibility in the emerging space tourism market.
  • Blue Origin's development of advanced space technologies, such as the Blue Moon lunar lander and Orbital Reef space station, diversifies its revenue streams beyond just space tourism.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability