Principal Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer
Core
Leading the architecture, development, and integration of advanced high-speed data converters (ADCs and DACs) and fundamental analog/mixed-signal functions in advanced FinFET CMOS technologies for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite communications network.
Role type
Principal Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer
Builds
High-performance ADCs, DACs, and mixed-signal circuits for RF payloads and terminals
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Analog Mixed-Signal IC Design
Required skills
High-speed ADC/DAC design in FinFET, Analog-to-digital conversion architectures (SAR, pipeline, TDC, delta-sigma, interleaved sampling, RF, sub-sampling), Digital calibration algorithms, Mixed-mode and analog/RF modeling and simulation, Electromigration and layout-dependent effects analysis, Silicon characterization and debugging, Fundamental analog/RF building blocks (amplifiers, filters, oscillators, reference generation, LDOs)
Preferred skills
RF design concepts (noise figure, intercept points, line-up analysis), Device physics for process selection, Chip-level ESD protection design, Digital design and verification
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, SystemVerilog-AMS, Spectre, AMS flows
Responsibilities
Lead architecture and integration of high-speed data converters, Develop high-level behavioral models for system validation, Utilize Spectre and AMS flows for circuit development, Collaborate with system architects on block-level requirements, Oversee layout, floorplanning, and verification for tape-out, Investigate and implement analog building blocks while mentoring junior engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC design with mentorship
