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Sr ASIC Design Engineer - TeraWave

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Key Responsibilities

Design and develop FPGAs, digital ASICs, and/or mixed-signal ASICs Implement designs using HDL (VHDL, Verilog,

Requirements Summary

7+ years of experience in ASIC design and implementation Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,

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OtherAsic Design Engineer

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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. 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! 

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.

This is a foundational role within our Silicon Systems Development team. To further Blue Origin's 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.

Responsibilities

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→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

Requirements

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7+ years of experience in ASIC design and implementation
Bachelor's 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

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 $249,235.00 - $348,928.65

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What We Offer

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✓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.

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