Senior Digital Hardware Design Engineer

Senior Digital Hardware Design Engineer – Blue Origin

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Digital Hardware Design Engineer to develop digital modems for spaceflight RF and lasercom systems. The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit focused on space infrastructure and on‑orbit mobility.

• Review and validate complex electronic system designs.
• Design high‑speed digital hardware for new communication systems.
• Architect real‑world products from prototype concepts.
• Recommend hardware and digital architectures to optimize performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Support prototype unit build and test phases.
• Maintain detailed documentation of designs, test procedures, and results.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Stay current on modem‑related hardware components (mixed‑signal products, SoCs, FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, high‑speed electrical and electro‑optical components).

• 7+ years of experience designing complex electronic systems.
• Experience with full custom circuit card design cycle – concept through production – including FPGAs, DDR memory, high‑speed Ser Des, and microprocessors.
• Proficient with HDL (VHDL or Verilog).
• Strong understanding of FPGA physical constraints and timing closure.
• Experience managing product schedule, cost, and delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years in aerospace or high‑end commercial markets.
• Experience designing high‑speed digital and mixed‑signal circuits, including simulation and testing.
• Experience with high‑speed digital signal integrity simulation (e.g., Hyper
  
  LNX).
• Knowledge of DSP algorithms and communication theory.
• Familiarity with reusable and maintainable design practices.
• Experience scripting (Make/TCL/Python) for build infrastructure.
• Experience with AMD/Xilinx Versal devices.
• Current Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics.

CA: $152,235 – $213,128
CO: $139,979 – $195,970
WA: $152,235 – $213,128

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Up to four weeks paid time off and 14 company‑paid holidays.

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and promoting people based on qualifications, performance, and ability. Blue Origin supports a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics.

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