Blue Origin

FPGA Engineer - Level 2 - New Glenn

Blue Origin$98K — $137K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of FPGA/ASIC design and verification experience.
  • Proficient in writing FPGA-level requirements and HDL, particularly SystemVerilog or VHDL.
  • Knowledgeable in Clock Domain Crossing techniques and analysis.
  • Experienced with tools like Xilinx Vivado and Microchip Libero, including FPGA timing constraining.
  • Capable of debugging simulation failures using tools such as QuestaSim in a Linux environment.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

  • Generate FPGA requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Design and document complex low-level HDL modules.
  • Write and verify HDL code related to system functions.
  • Participate in reviews of design and verification artifacts for FPGA projects.
  • Travel 10% for meetings and company events at other locations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees working 20+ hours per week.
  • Generous paid time off up to four weeks annually, plus 14 company-recognized holidays.
  • Eligibility for additional bonuses and rewards based on individual contributions and company performance.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As a part of the New Glenn Avionics FPGA team, you will play a critical role in the development, implementation, verification, and testing of our FPGA based designs for spaceflight systems. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise with dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities:
  • Generate FPGA requirements in coordination with systems engineering, hardware engineering, software engineering and subsystem owners.
  • Design, write HDL code, verify and document complex low-level modules
  • Participate reviews of FPGA Design and Verification Artifacts
  • 10% travel to other Blue Origin locations for various meetings, or large-scale company events.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, electrical, or a related discipline.
  • 2+ years of FPGA/ASIC design and verification work experience.
  • Experience writing or using FPGA level requirements
  • Experience in writing RTL using Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL (SystemVerilog desired).
  • Experience with Clock Domain Crossing techniques and analysis
  • Experience with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado, and Microchip Libero.
  • Experience with FPGA Timing Constraint definition, STA, and timing closure.
  • Experience with QuestaSim or equivalent simulator
  • Experience testing and debugging failures in simulation to root cause problems
  • Experience using FPGA Design and Verification tools in a Linux environment
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.


Desired:
  • 3+ years of FPGA/ASIC development experience.
  • Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS Next Generation.
  • Experience with sophisticated verification techniques such as Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) and Constrained Random Verification.
  • Experience with scripting languages
  • Experience with revision control systems, such as Git/SVN
  • Experience with common on-chip bus protocols such as AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB)
  • Working knowledge of DO-254, or other safety-critical standards


Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $98,208.00 - $137,491.20WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

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.

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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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