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Senior R&D Design Engineer Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

... of R&D. The work includes programming CAM equipment, designing and building tools, dies, jigs in ... Collaborative project team member able to provide machining guidance to the Design Engineering ...

You will partner with senior leadership across product, engineering, and research to define ... Check out our I+D page. While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are ...

Senior Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$146K - $178K/yr

This Senior Engineer position will be responsible for the project design and delivery of the Active Transport Program (ATP), project delivery for state and federally funded projects, and routine road ...

Senior engineers focus on delivering high-quality systems and features, while Staff and Lead ... Design, build, and maintain scalable software systems that power the FuturHealth platform.

Senior/Lead Plumbing Engineer

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$135K - $175K/yr

Senior/Lead Plumbing Designer - MEP Consulting Engineering 📍 San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid) We ... This is a hands-on design role with leadership responsibility , focused on delivering complex ...

Senior/Lead Plumbing Designer - MEP Consulting Engineering 📍 San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid) We ... This is a hands-on design role with leadership responsibility , focused on delivering complex ...

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How much do senior r&d design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior r&d design engineer in Santa Rosa, CA is $147,138.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,500.00 and $172,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior R&D Design Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectSenior R&D Design EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field; experience in R&DBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, innovation centers, product development teamsDesign offices, manufacturing facilities, product development teams
Industry UsageUsed in companies focusing on product innovation and researchUsed across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and consumer products
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding advanced R&D roles and responsibilitiesFocus on mechanical design tasks and technical skills

The main difference is that a Senior R&D Design Engineer focuses on innovative research and development projects, often leading new product concepts, while a Mechanical Design Engineer primarily concentrates on designing and developing mechanical components and systems. Both roles require strong engineering credentials, but the Senior R&D role emphasizes research, experimentation, and innovation within a collaborative environment.

Infographic showing various Senior R&D Design Engineer job openings in Santa Rosa, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,138 per year, or $70.7 per hour.
Sr Principal ASIC Design Engineer - Terawave

Sr Principal ASIC Design Engineer - Terawave

Blue Origin

Bodega Bay, CA • On-site

$308K - $431K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Blue Origin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 60 rated aerospace companies


Job description

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 spaceflight!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

We are seekingASIC/SOCDesignengineers(levels including Principal, Senior Principal)whoarecritical to ensuring our RFIC/ASIC designsculminate in thoroughlydesigned andvalidatedcutting-edge integrated circuits that drive Blue Origin's mission of enabling millions to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.

Location:
This role is basedonsitein San Diego, CA; Bay Area, CA;Austin, TX; Kent, WA.

This role requires a highly skilled Design and Verification Engineer with extensive experience in complex SoC design, integration, and verification. The candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end design and verification methodologies, from writing requirements and specifications to post-silicon bring-up. Strong expertise in Verilog/System Verilog, DSP structures, modem SOCs, ARM CPU integration, and interface protocols is essential, along with the ability to optimize performance and power, support back-end teams, and ensure seamless portability across FPGA and silicon environments.

Design and Verification

  • Verilog/System Verilog experience in designing complex SOCs
  • CDC, RDC, LINT
  • Write requirements, specifications and test plans
  • Optimize performance while keeping power low
  • Clock gating (dynamic and static)
  • Multi-voltage SOC front end design
  • Formal verification
  • Functional coverage, definition and collection
  • Module verification
  • Complex subsystem verification
  • Complex SoC verification
  • Co-simulation with software, integration of software build tool flow with simulation
  • Gate simulation
  • External IP integration
  • ARM CPU single and multi-core integration with bus fabric, GIC, cache, MMU, secure boot
  • AXI bus complex
  • High performance DMA
  • NOC integration
  • DDR, PCIE, Ethernet, SPI integration
  • High speed serdes integration
  • DSP structures (FIR, Cordic, FFT/IFFT, MAC, circular buffers, analog-digital interface)
  • Modem using state of the art DSP, coding, framing (phy and MAC)
  • Sequenced and time bound data movement in DSP structures (time slots, time stamps etc)
  • SOC top level integration using models for analog macros
  • Verification using golden reference models in Matlab, SystemC or C
  • Code coverage
  • Timing constraints
  • Support back-end teams during DFT, LEC, floorplan, STA

Post-Silicon

  • Post silicon bring up

FPGA

  • ASIC to/from FPGA flow

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS, MS in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 15+ years of experience
  • Deep working knowledge and hands-on experience in innovative verification flows

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $308,051.00 - $431,270.70 WA applicants is $308,051.00 - $431,270.70

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don'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 Regulations

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.

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

  • Benefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.


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About Blue Origin

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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kent, WA, US

Year founded

2000