Blue Origin
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Overview 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!
This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.
This is a foundational role in our Emerging Systems team. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are bringing together technology from across our product lines to build the future of space-based communication.
Key Location: Bay Area, CA. Candidates residing in or relocating to that location are approved for a temporary remote work exception while our local site is developed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the custom silicon technical strategy and architecture for a first-of-its-kind mission critical communications network
Execute complete partition synthesis and physical implementation workflows including synthesis, floorplanning, power/ground grid generation, place and route, and various signoff checks
Define and execute a comprehensive verification and validation strategy with DFT and DFM feedback loops
Create and enhance physical design methodologies and develop automation scripts to optimize implementation processes
Partner with ASIC design teams to conduct architectural feasibility studies, establish timing/power/area targets, and evaluate RTL design tradeoffs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, firmware, architecture, and product engineering
Identify and resolve complex design challenges related to timing, congestion, and workflow bottlenecks
Perform detailed debugging and closure of signoff issues in static timing analysis (STA), noise analysis, logic equivalency checking, physical verification, and power integrity
Support lab integration and troubleshooting activities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
10 plus years of hardware engineering experience
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 signoff flows
Knowledge of deep sub-micron FinFET and CMOS technologies
Experience with DFT/Scan/MBIST/LBIST methodologies
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Compensation Range CA applicants: $177,857.00 – $248,999.10; WA applicants: $177,857.00 – $248,999.10.
Other site ranges may differ.
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations Applicants 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 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 rating meeting federal regulations may be subject to additional safety requirements.
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
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 weeks per year and 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.
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, 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 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 interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com .
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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Overview 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!
This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.
This is a foundational role in our Emerging Systems team. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are bringing together technology from across our product lines to build the future of space-based communication.
Key Location: Bay Area, CA. Candidates residing in or relocating to that location are approved for a temporary remote work exception while our local site is developed.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the custom silicon technical strategy and architecture for a first-of-its-kind mission critical communications network
Execute complete partition synthesis and physical implementation workflows including synthesis, floorplanning, power/ground grid generation, place and route, and various signoff checks
Define and execute a comprehensive verification and validation strategy with DFT and DFM feedback loops
Create and enhance physical design methodologies and develop automation scripts to optimize implementation processes
Partner with ASIC design teams to conduct architectural feasibility studies, establish timing/power/area targets, and evaluate RTL design tradeoffs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, firmware, architecture, and product engineering
Identify and resolve complex design challenges related to timing, congestion, and workflow bottlenecks
Perform detailed debugging and closure of signoff issues in static timing analysis (STA), noise analysis, logic equivalency checking, physical verification, and power integrity
Support lab integration and troubleshooting activities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
10 plus years of hardware engineering experience
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 signoff flows
Knowledge of deep sub-micron FinFET and CMOS technologies
Experience with DFT/Scan/MBIST/LBIST methodologies
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Compensation Range CA applicants: $177,857.00 – $248,999.10; WA applicants: $177,857.00 – $248,999.10.
Other site ranges may differ.
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations Applicants 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 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 rating meeting federal regulations may be subject to additional safety requirements.
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
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 weeks per year and 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.
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, 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 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 interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com .
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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