Principal RFIC Design Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Design and develop RFICs and mixed-signal ASICs .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $269,175 - $376,844 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in RFIC and mixed-signal ASIC design, including full lifecycle management from architecture to testing. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools and methodologies for analog modeling, verification, and integration within collaborative engineering environments.

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RFIC DesignMixed-Signal ASIC DevelopmentCadence VirtuosoAnalog ModelingLinux Development Environment

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Hard Skills

RF CMOS ASIC LifecycleSoftware-Defined Radio ArchitecturesADC/DACDSPAnalog Verification MethodologiesTest Plan ExecutionTradeoff AnalysisPre- and Post-Silicon TestingAI-Based Methodology AdoptionDirect Tape-Out Experience

Soft Skills

Mentoring Junior EngineersCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

Cadence VirtuosoSpectre RF

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringAnalog ImpairmentsCommunications SystemsModulation TypesSpread SpectrumForward Error Correction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DACLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop RFICs and mixed-signal ASICs
Implement designs using Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF, and similar tools
Develop analog models for ASIC verification methodologies and requirements validation
Create and execute test plans for pre- and post-silicon processes
Conduct tradeoffs involving noise, linearity, power, mismatch, and other analog impairments
Collaborate with systems, firmware, architecture, and product engineering teams
Support lab integration and troubleshooting activities
Resolve design and layout issues and drive solutions for interface timing, congestion, and other implementation challenges
Adopt AI-based methodology throughout the custom IC design cycle, from design and simulation through verification, characterization, and manufacturing

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of industry experience in RFIC design and development, or a combination of industry experience and equivalent research from a PhD program
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
Experience with RF and/or Mixed Signal Block design
Experience with Linux development environment
Direct tape-out experience in taping out an RF or deep sub-micron analog mixed-signal chip
Experience in full RF CMOS ASIC lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration, and test)
Experience with Software-Defined Radio architectures, ADC/DAC, and/or DSPs
Knowledge of DSP and communications systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types (OFDM, QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, PAM)
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Potential benefits and bonuses dependent on role type and job level