Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago
Avionics FPGA Firmware Engineer
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Avionics FPGA Firmware Engineer will develop FPGA firmware for mixed signal electrical avionics, working closely with a team to integrate innovative circuit boards for high-performance spaceflight systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
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, SystemVerilog, VHDL, OVM, and UVM
Author tests, and documentation, and participate in design reviews
Qualification
Required
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/SystemVerilog/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
Experience in crafting firmware for FPGA-based avionics systems required
Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog crucial
Experience with FPGA development tools and methodologies, including simulation, synthesis, and verification
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Preferred
Possessing 6+ years of expertise in FPGA/ASIC development
Experience with Modelsim, or Questsim simulators and Synopsys tools for design from vendors such as Microchip, Xilinx, and/or Altera
Experience with Xilinx Vivado and/or Intel Quartus development platforms to optimally build, test, and deploy hardware implementations
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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