SLD Firmware Engineer III

2 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
Job Description

At Blue Origin, we are pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our SLD Firmware.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and verifying firmware for our FPGA-based designs, which must operate in harsh environments and under demanding conditions onboard our Avionics components in various spaceflight systems.

You will work closely with our systems engineering, hardware engineering, and software engineering teams to develop firmware requirements, design and verify FPGA designs, and participate in design reviews.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse and hardworking team of systems engineers, hardware engineers, software engineers, and program leaders who are committed to making space travel safer, more efficient, and more accessible.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop firmware for FPGA-based designs
  • Develop firmware requirements in coordination with systems engineering, hardware engineering, and software engineering teams
  • Participate in design reviews and ensure that firmware meets safety and performance requirements
  • Work closely with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related fields
  • 5+ years of FPGA/ASIC design and verification work experience
  • Proficient in writing RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL (SystemVerilog desired)
  • Strong understanding of FPGA design concepts, CDC, constraint definition, STA, and timing closure
  • Proficient with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Lattice Diamond/Radiant, or Microchip Libero
  • Proficient with ModelSim/QuestaSim or equivalent simulators
  • Proficient in writing testbenches utilizing techniques such as UVM/OVM, SV Assertion, and/or functional/code coverage analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of FPGA/ASIC development experience
  • Proficient with scripting languages like Perl or Python or Tcl
  • Proficient with revision control systems, such as Git/SVN
  • Experience with common on-chip bus protocols such as AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB)
  • Experience with IEEE 802.3, XAUI, JESD204, I2C, SPI interfaces

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%
  • Education Support Program

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, diverse, and dedicated work force.



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