Printed Circuit Board Layout Engineer III
Blue Origin LLC - Seattle, WA
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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 spaceflightThis role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for printed circuit board layout for rocket engine controller electronics. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is requiredResponsibilities:Collaborate closely with Avionics hardware circuit designers and test engineers to transform electronic circuit schematics into physical PCB layoutsProduce prototype PCB layouts used for laboratory testingProduce PCB layouts for test equipmentProduce flight quality PCB layoutsBuild CAD libraries associated with schematics and PCB layoutsPerform routing studies to validate critical layout topologiesQualifications:5+ years experience performing printed circuit board layoutProficient with Altium (preferred) printed circuit layout tools.Experience laying out complex dense multi-layer mixed signal designsExperience laying out analog discrete circuitsExperience implementing multiple power zones in a single designStrong understanding of standard methodologies for signal integrity and power integrityFundamental knowledge of electronic circuitsFundamental knowledge of mechanical design, as necessary to implement mechanical features into printed circuit layoutsStrong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle projects with customers.Excellence in collaborating and communicating with cross-functional teamsDesired:Experience executing Class 3 printed circuit layoutsCadence Allegro/ORCAD experienceKnowledge of electronicsUnderstanding of analog and digital electronics development environmentSchematic entry abilityExperience with launch vehicle or other aerospace Avionics development and verificationDegree in an engineering fieldCompensation Range for:WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue's Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any ti
Created: 2025-10-21