Lunar Avionics FPGA Engineer - Firmware & Space Systems

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,706 - 182,987; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking an experienced firmware engineer focused on FPGA/ASIC design for harsh space environments. You will develop, verify, and test FPGA-based firmware and collaborate across systems, hardware, and software teams. You’ll participate in design reviews and create tests and documentation for NASA partnerships.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in FPGA/ASIC, HDL proficiency, and strong teamwork. Travel ~10% and a commitment to safe, high-quality spaceflight are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years FPGA/ASIC design and verification experience.
• Proficient in writing RTL with Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL.
• Understanding of FPGA design concepts, CDC, timing closure, and constraints.
• Proficient with FPGA tools (Vivado/Quartus/Lattice/Libero) and simulators (ModelSim/QuestaSim).
• Experience writing testbenches using UVM/OVM and SV assertions.
• Able to debug simulation failures to root cause.
• Willingness to travel ~10% for meetings and events.
• Effective team communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware requirements in coordination with systems, hardware, and software teams.
• Develop FPGA design and verification using HDL and related tooling.
• Create tests and documentation, and participate in design reviews.
• Work with NASA and partners on the Human Landing System program.
• Contribute to Lunar Transportation system development for Moon missions.

Skills

FPGA/ASIC design

RTL design

Debugging in simulation

Teamwork / communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/EE/related fields

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

Lattice Diamond/Radiant

Microchip Libero

ModelSim/QuestaSim

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking an experienced firmware engineer focused on FPGA/ASIC design for harsh space environments. You will develop, verify, and test FPGA-based firmware and collaborate across systems, hardware, and software teams. You’ll participate in design reviews and create tests and documentation for NASA partnerships.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in FPGA/ASIC, HDL proficiency, and strong teamwork. Travel ~10% and a commitment to safe, high-quality spaceflight are required.