FPGA Firmware Engineer III

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on the development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will develop, implement, verify, and test firmware for systems operating in harsh environments and under demanding conditions.

To be successful in this role, one should have experience developing firmware for FPGA-based avionics systems and a deep understanding of FPGA development languages such as VHDL or Verilog. Knowledge of FPGA development tools and methodologies, including simulation, synthesis, and verification, is also key to success.

This role will stretch your creativity and challenge your abilities. No matter your skills, you will still be faced with tasks above your current ability. We will ask you to embrace this and grow with us. You will have the happiness of working to help build the Road to Space.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop firmware requirements in coordination with systems engineering, hardware engineering, software engineering, and subsystem owners.
• Develop FPGA designs and implementations using hardware description languages.
• Perform verification using simulation, Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, OVM, and UVM techniques.
• Author tests and documentation and participate in design reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, related field, or related experience.
• 4+ years of FPGA/ASIC design and verification work experience.
• Firmware development skills in real-time embedded systems, particularly Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL.
• Experience crafting, developing, and verifying high-performance FPGA or ASIC solutions for highly integrated (SW and HW) systems.
• Proven understanding of NASA Procedural Requirements NPR 7150.2, DO-254 as compliance for the design assurance of electronic hardware in airborne systems or other safety-critical software standards.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and build a culture of teamwork.
• 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

• 6+ years of FPGA/ASIC development experience.
• Experience with Modelsim or Questasim simulators and Synopsys design tools from vendors such as Microchip, Xilinx, and/or Altera.
• Experience using Xilinx Vivado and/or Intel Quartus development platforms to optimally build, test, and deploy hardware implementations.

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $136,800.00-$191,520.00; CO applicants is $125,400.00-$175,560.00; WA applicants is $136,800.00-$191,520.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

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

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, and dedicated workforce. 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 'EEO Is the Law,' please see here .

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