Principal Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Lead the design, development, and integration of advanced analog/mixed-signal functions in CMOS and SiGe technologies .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $269,175 - $376,844 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and development of high-performance analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems, with a strong focus on performance optimization and trade-off analysis. Proficient in using tools such as Spectre and AMS for modeling, simulation, and verification, while mentoring junior engineers in best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High-Performance Analog/Mixed-Signal DesignData Converters (Delta-Sigma, SAR, Pipeline ADCs/DACs)Mixed-Mode and Analog/RF ModelingSilicon Characterization and DebuggingElectromigration and Layout-Dependent Effects

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Hard Skills

Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuit DesignPerformance OptimizationElectromigration AnalysisSilicon DebuggingAnalog/RF Building BlocksData Converter DesignLayout VerificationTest Plan DevelopmentRF Payload IntegrationFloorplanning

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SpectreAMSMATLAB

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent ResidencyBlue’s Standard Background Check

Industry Keywords

CMOS TechnologySiGe TechnologyRF Design ConceptsChip-Level ESD ProtectionDevice Physics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and integration of advanced analog/mixed-signal functions in CMOS and SiGe technologies
Focus on performance optimization and trade-off analysis
Develop high-performance mixed-signal circuits and systems using Spectre and AMS flows
Collaborate with system architects to define block-level performance and interface requirements
Integrate designs into RF payloads and terminals
Oversee layout, top-level integration, floorplanning, and verification through tape-out
Work with validation and product engineers to develop test plans, facilitate bring-up, optimize performance, and ensure reliable, high-yield production
Investigate and implement fundamental analog building blocks
Mentor junior engineers in analog design best practices
Contribute to Blue Origin’s TeraWave satellite communications network and mission of enabling people to live and work in space

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in the design and development of high-performance analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems
Strong expertise in data converters, including delta-sigma, SAR, and pipeline ADCs/DACs
Proficiency in mixed-mode and analog/RF modeling, simulation, and verification using MATLAB, Spectre, and AMS
Deep understanding of electromigration and layout-dependent effects in advanced FinFET technologies
Extensive experience in silicon characterization and debugging
Strong background in analog/RF building blocks, including amplifiers, filters, oscillators, reference generation, and LDOs
Strong communication skills
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
Technical assessment required during interviews
Preferred: Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related field
Preferred: Familiarity with RF design concepts and metrics such as noise figure, intercept points, and line-up analysis
Preferred: Fundamental understanding of device physics for process selection and performance optimization
Preferred: Familiarity with chip-level ESD protection design and verification
Preferred: Familiarity with digital design, digital verification, and SystemVerilog RNM modeling
Required: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
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%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results