Blue Origin
Position Overview
Blue Origin’s Emerging Systems team is building the future of space‑based communication by bringing together technology from across our product lines. This foundational role provides centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. The position will be onsite in the Bay Area, CA, with a temporary remote work exception while the local site is developed.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop FPGAs, digital ASICs, and/or mixed‑signal ASICs
Implement designs using HDL (VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog)
Develop verification methodologies and test benches for block and system‑level verification
Create and execute test plans, develop test harnesses, and implement coverage models
Conduct timing analysis, noise analysis, and other sign‑off checks
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including systems, firmware, architecture, and product engineering
Support lab integration and troubleshooting activities
Resolve design issues and drive solutions for timing, congestion, and other implementation challenges
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
Experience with FPGA and/or ASIC design
Proficiency in HDL programming (VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog)
Experience with Linux development environment
Experience with design verification and test bench development
Preferred Skills and Experience
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Experience in full ASIC/FPGA 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 (QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, PAM)
Strong object‑oriented programming and scripting skills (Python, TCL, Perl)
Experience with physical design flows and industry‑standard EDA tools
Experience with RTL2GDSII physical design and sign‑off flows
Knowledge of deep sub‑micron FinFET and CMOS technologies
Experience with DFT/Scan/MBIST/LBIST methodologies
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Compensation CA applicants: $152,235.00 – $213,127.95. Other site ranges may differ.
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, 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… may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match 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.
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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are subject to change and cancellation.
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 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. 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.
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Key Responsibilities
Design and develop FPGAs, digital ASICs, and/or mixed‑signal ASICs
Implement designs using HDL (VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog)
Develop verification methodologies and test benches for block and system‑level verification
Create and execute test plans, develop test harnesses, and implement coverage models
Conduct timing analysis, noise analysis, and other sign‑off checks
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including systems, firmware, architecture, and product engineering
Support lab integration and troubleshooting activities
Resolve design issues and drive solutions for timing, congestion, and other implementation challenges
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
Experience with FPGA and/or ASIC design
Proficiency in HDL programming (VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog)
Experience with Linux development environment
Experience with design verification and test bench development
Preferred Skills and Experience
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Experience in full ASIC/FPGA 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 (QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, PAM)
Strong object‑oriented programming and scripting skills (Python, TCL, Perl)
Experience with physical design flows and industry‑standard EDA tools
Experience with RTL2GDSII physical design and sign‑off flows
Knowledge of deep sub‑micron FinFET and CMOS technologies
Experience with DFT/Scan/MBIST/LBIST methodologies
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Compensation CA applicants: $152,235.00 – $213,127.95. Other site ranges may differ.
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, 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… may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match 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.
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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are subject to change and cancellation.
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 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. 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.
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