Avionics FPGA Firmware Engineer

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

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!

The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, which focuses on two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing on‑orbit mobility. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will develop FPGA firmware for mixed‑signal electrical avionics and integrate our innovative circuit boards, enabling high‑performance, sophisticated spaceflight computers and related systems.

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

• B.S. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of FPGA/ASIC design and verification work experience.
• Proven firmware development skills in real‑time embedded systems, particularly in Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL.
• Experience designing, developing, and verifying high‑performance FPGA or ASIC solutions for use in highly integrated (SW and HW) systems.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and build a culture of teamwork.

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

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Washington applicants receive a compensation range of $–$.

• 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses in addition to the base salary, subject to company discretion.

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.

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  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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Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing