FPGA Electrical Engineer III

Blue Origin LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,706 - 182,987; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC, located in Los Angeles, is seeking an FPGA Electrical Engineer III to develop avionics systems for planetary exploration missions. You will work on complex hardware and collaborate with a diverse engineering team to ensure the success of robotics missions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and substantial experience in FPGA design, coupled with a passion for advancing space technology while ensuring safety and quality. Relocation assistance is available for this onsite role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing and testing complex hardware equipment.
• Experience with SoC integration and interface design.
• Strong background in FPGA design.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom avionics systems and motor controllers.
• Collaborate on design verification and testing.
• Serve as FPGA design owner in project cycles.

Skills

SystemVerilog or Verilog for RTL implementation

FPGA tool flow

Technical communication

Digital timing and synchronization

Problem-solving abilities

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microchip Libero design tools

Altium

Job description

## FPGA Electrical Engineer IIIApplylocations: Los Angeles, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R67391Application close date:Applications will be 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! As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.Honeybee Robotics' Exploration Systems division is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). In this role you will be interfacing with inter-disciplinary project teams to develop custom avionics systems and motor controllers for robotic missions to the Moon, Mars, Titan, and elsewhere around the solar system. You will be responsible for flight avionics development, rovers, deployable structures, and geotechnical science instruments used in planetary exploration and space applications. In this role you’ll interface with electrical design, mechanical, test, systems, integration, software and control engineering disciplines throughout the entire product lifecycle from conception to flight ready hardware.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!**Special Mentions:*** This is an onsite role at our Altadena, CA office* Relocation assistance is provided**Responsibilities:*** Serve as a flight FPGA design owner within small teams of electrical engineers throughout a project life cycle (design, build, test, deliver). This includes close collaboration and independent work, as well as some mentoring of more junior engineers* FPGA hardware design and bare metal programming, optimization, bring-up, and V&V + Design and develop digital hardware architectures for embedded robotic systems in extreme environments + Create and implement RTL code for critical SoC blocks and interfaces + Contribute to architecture optimization for performance, power, and cost trade-offs + Collaborate on design verification to ensure robust and reliable designs + Support prototype development for early validation + Document design specifications, architecture decisions, and implementation details + Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with cross-functional teams + Troubleshoot and debug digital design issues + Implement interfaces between digital hardware and firmware/software components* Checkout of custom high-reliability PCBs for various avionics applications* Define and execute tests at the integrated assembly level in avionics development labs, environmental test labs, radiation test labs and vendor test labs* Apply technical expertise to problem solving throughout product lifecycle, including design review support and verification planning and execution, scheduling, etc.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Minimum of a B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field* 5+ years of developing and testing complex hardware equipment over the entire product lifecycle* Proficiency in SystemVerilog or Verilog for RTL implementation* Experience with SoC integration and interface design* Understanding of digital timing and synchronization concepts* Knowledge of industry-standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB, etc.)* Familiarity with synthesis tools and RTL-to-gates methodology* Experience with simulation and debugging of complex digital systems* Strong background in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) and FPGA tool flow* Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test* Ability to work independently on avionics programs with aggressive schedules* Highly organized, safety and quality conscious, with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills**Preferred Qualifications:*** Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field* 8+ years of experience in developing hardware across entire product lifecycle* Experience using Microchip Libero design tools* Experience implementing custom FPGA-based motor controllers* Experience developing and testing complex electronic systems combining hardware, firmware, and software* Experience leading the development and testing of embedded/motorized/power systems* Proficiency with scripting; programming and analysis/modeling tools: Python, Linux/Windows shell scripting; assembly language, C, C++; MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar)* Experience using Altium to design complex printed circuit boards### Base Pay Range for:CA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70**Other site ranges may differ****Culture 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 an 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.**Background Check*** 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* Required for Certain Job Profiles: 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 in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.* 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*** 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 company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.