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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal mmWave Design Engineer (Power Amplifiers) - TeraWave - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $230,398.0 - $322,557.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Firmware, Formal Verification, Cadence Virtuoso, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Software Defined Radio - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18342113?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18342113%2FPrincipal-Mmwave-Design-Engineer-Power-Amplifiers-Terawave-California-Cupertino ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline * 10+ years of industry experience in mmWave Silicon integrated power amplifier analysis, design, and implementation * Solid background in advanced bipolar and CMOS transistor technologies, electromagnetic theory, and IC packaging techniques * Familiar with communication standards, signals and systems, modulation techniques, and DSP analysis * Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso with emphasis on analog design environment and layout environment * Proficient in performing load-pull simulations, transient simulation, co-simulation of circuits and EM structures * Experienced in testing, debugging and verification of mm-wave power amplifier and transmitter systems * Good communication, Documentation, reporting and presentation skills Preferred Skills and Experience: * Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field * Experience in full RF CMOS ASIC lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & 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 ## Description * Design and develop RFICs, and mixed-signal ASICs * Implement designs using Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF and similar tools * Develop Analog model for verification methodologies for ASIC verification and requirements validation * Create and execute test plans pre and post silicon * Conduct noise, linearity, power, mismatch and other analog impairments implementations tradeoffs * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, firmware, architecture, and product engineering * 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 design cycle of the custom ICs, from design, simulation to verification, characterization and manufacturing, Applicants 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. 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