Sr. Network Systems Engineer

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Sr. Network Systems Engineer to join our COMSEC team within the Core Systems and Components group. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, developing, and verifying FPGA firmware for secure communications systems. You will work closely with our Electrical Hardware Design and Systems Engineering teams to deliver robust, high‑performance solutions in support of Blue Origin's mission.

• Design, develop, simulate, and verify FPGA firmware for COMSEC applications.
• Collaborate closely with circuit designers and embedded developers throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Define and document firmware architecture, requirements, and interfaces.
• Perform FPGA synthesis, place‑and‑route, and timing analysis.
• Support hardware bring‑up, integration, and testing activities.
• Troubleshoot and debug firmware issues in lab and field environments.
• Contribute to design reviews and technical documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in FPGA firmware development.
• Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog/System Verilog.
• Experience with FPGA tool chains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, etc.).
• Strong understanding of digital design principles, timing constraints, and verification methodologies.
• Working knowledge of AXI bus implementations.
• Experience working with hardware design teams and interpreting schematics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

• Active Top Secret security clearance, strongly preferred.
• Experience in COMSEC, cryptographic systems, or secure communications.
• Exposure to zero‑trust security architecture principles and implementation.
• Familiarity with high‑speed serial interfaces (PCIe, Space Wire, Ethernet, etc.).
• Experience with DO-254 or other hardware development assurance standards.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and hardware/firmware co‑design.

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $ – $

Other site ranges may differ

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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.

• 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.
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  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.
• 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 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…