Sld Senior Avionics Firmware Engineer - Lunar Permanence

SLD Senior Avionics Firmware Engineer - Lunar Permanence 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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of systems engineers, hardware engineers, software engineers, and program leaders, you will play a critical role in the development, implementation, verification, and testing of firmware for our FPGA based designs, which must operate in harsh environments, under demanding conditions onboard our Avionics components in various spaceflight systems.

You will be instrumental in developing firmware requirements in coordination with systems engineering, hardware engineering, software engineering and subsystem owners. You will develop FPGA design and verification utilizing hardware description languages. You will be responsible for the development of tests and the associated documentation. You will participate in design reviews.

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities: Develop firmware requirements in coordination with systems engineering, hardware engineering, software engineering and subsystem owners. Generate FPGA requirements document and develop verification plan. Design, write HDL code, verify and document complex low level modules with DAL A safety requirements in a high radiation environment. Ability to lead effectively in a team environment and to communicate technical information clearly and concisely. 10% travel to other Blue Origin locations for various meetings, or large-scale company events. Qualifications: Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related fields. 8+ 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. Extensive background debugging failures in simulation and hardware to root cause problems. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. 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. Desired: 10+ 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, PCIe, JESD204, I2C, SPI interfaces. Working knowledge of NPR 7150.2, DO-254, or other safety-critical software standard. Compensation Range: WA applicants is $167,088.00-$233,923.20

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Inclusivity Statement: Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations: 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.

Benefits: 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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, 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.

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