Sr ASIC Design Engineer TeraWave

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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. Were 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!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO) providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

This is a foundational role within our Silicon Systems Development team. To further Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth we are bringing together technology from across our product lines to build the future of space-based communication.

This role will be onsite in either our Cupertino CA San Diego CA or Austin TX offices. It is approved for a temporary remote work exception while our local sites are being developed in San Diego CA and Austin TX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop FPGAs digital ASICs and/or mixed-signal ASICs
• Implement designs using HDL (VHDL Verilog and/or SystemVerilog)
• Develop verification methodologies and test benches for block and system-level verification
• Create and execute test plans develop test harnesses and implement coverage models
• Conduct timing analysis noise analysis and other signoff checks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems firmware architecture and product engineering
• Support lab integration and troubleshooting activities
• Resolve design issues and drive solutions for timing congestion and other implementation challenges

Basic Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in ASIC design and implementation
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience with FPGA & ASIC design
• Proficiency in HDL programming (VHDL Verilog and/or SystemVerilog)
• Experience with Linux development environment
• Experience with design verification and test bench development

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field
• Experience in full ASIC/FPGA lifecycle (architecture design simulation verification validation integration & test)
• Experience with Software-Defined Radio Architectures ADC/DAC and/or DSPs
• Knowledge of DSP and communications systems including spread spectrum forward error correction and modulation types (QPSK QAM PCM/FM PAM)
• Strong object-oriented programming and scripting skills (Python TCL Perl)
• Experience with physical design flows and industry-standard EDA tools
• Experience with RTL2GDSII physical design and signoff flows
• Knowledge of deep sub-micron FinFET and CMOS technologies
• Experience with DFT/Scan/MBIST/LBIST methodologies
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $249235.00 - $348928.65

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

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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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC