Analog Mixed-Signal Design Verification Engineer - TeraWave

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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 spaceflight!

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Staff or Principal AMS Design Verification Engineer to lead the mixed-mode design verification methodology. You will be responsible for defining the co-simulation EDA environment, the methodology to simulate complex SOCs, and for developing models for co-simulation, contributing to innovative solutions that drive Blue Origin's mission of enabling millions to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment
• This role is based on site in San Diego (preferred), CA; the Bay Area, CA; or Renton, WA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our Bay Area and San Diego sites are being developed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Define the co-simulation methodology and EDA infrastructure working with analog and digital teams.
• Create Verilog/SystemVerilog test benches and behavioral models of analog and mixed-mode circuits.
• Develop methodologies for block- and chip-level mixed-mode verification
• Support analog and digital teams during model bring-up and usage
• Perform AMS simulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in CMOS analog mixed-signal circuit design and verification.
• Verilog / SystemVerilog modeling of functional behavior of analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems.
• Proficient using EDA tools and environments such as Cadence Virtuoso for schematic creation and simulation.
• Proficient with scripting / programming languages such as Python and MATLAB.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with AMS verification in advanced FinFET technology nodes
• Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85
WA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85
• Other site ranges may differ
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