FPGA-Systems Engineer II – Rocket Engines (R38838)

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!  

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!  

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will support the design and development of avionics subsystems that meet Blue Origin’s needs for a variety of liquid propulsion rocket engines for multiple spaceflight systems. The avionics subsystem includes the controller electronics, software, harness interconnects, instrumentation and electronic exciter used on the engine for ignition and powered flight. You support your team through requirements development and decomposition, technical trade study support, risk management, integration, verification, and a myriad of other systems engineering-related activities. These responsibilities will require wide application of systems engineering principles and concepts, plus an understanding of avionics and other related subject areas. You will work with the Engines Design Office and your team in using technical standards and processes to enable robust, right-sized avionics development. This includes sharing lessons learned across the Blue Engines programs to continuously improve how Blue Origin develops avionics and engine control systems.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Mentor, both technically and professionally, less-experienced team members
• Develop high-level FPGA requirements for engine controller electronics
• Perform technical trade study support
• Draft or review Software-FPGA interface control document (SW-FPGA ICD)
• Support the FPGA design team
• Perform or review FPGA verification activities

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering or electrical engineering (FPGA)
• Experience in complex embedded systems development
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments
• 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

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and development kits.
• Knowledge of design assurance level (DAL) implementations.
• Experience implementing instrumentation measurement circuits.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is$109,980—$153,972 USD

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 resu