{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b2cf4e26e32148380f358493","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2cf4e26e32148380f358493","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2cf4e26e32148380f358493","title":"Manager, FPGA Development","description":"Application close date:\nApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.\nAt 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!\nThis role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.\nJob summary\nThe FPGA Manager will lead a team of engineers responsible for developing, implementing, and verifying complex digital designs on Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) for avionics supporting Blue Origin's lunar lander and transport vehicles. This role requires a strong technical background in FPGA design and verification, combined with proven leadership abilities to manage resources, schedules, and budgets for multiple projects.\nEssential functions and responsibilities\nTeam and technical leadership\nLead, mentor, and manage a team of FPGA engineers, including conducting performance reviews, setting career development plans, and facilitating ongoing training.\nProvide technical guidance and oversight throughout the entire FPGA development lifecycle, from architecture definition and requirements gathering to implementation, verification, and validation.\nDefine and enforce standardized design methodologies, coding standards, and quality assurance processes across all FPGA projects.\nDrive continuous improvement within the team by assessing and evaluating new tools, design techniques, and emerging FPGA technologies.\nProject and resource management\nManage project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and technical risks to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of FPGA solutions.\nPresent project status updates, design reviews, and technical findings to both internal stakeholders and external customers.\nCoordinate with other engineering teams—including hardware, software, and systems engineering—to define requirements and manage interfaces.\nPartner with the FPGA verification team to ensure designs are verifiable and coverage-closable; align design and DV schedules.\nArchitecture and design\nDirect the architecture and design of FPGA-based solutions for high-performance, real-time applications.\nOversee the implementation of complex digital logic and, where applicable, signal processing algorithms on FPGA platforms.\nEnsure designs meet stringent requirements for performance, area, power efficiency, reliability, and security.\nDrive the selection and evaluation of appropriate FPGA devices, IP cores, and associated toolchains.\nRequired qualifications and skills\nEducation:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.\nExperience:\nMinimum of 5+ years of experience in FPGA design and verification.\nMinimum of 2+ years of experience in technical leadership or management.\nProven experience delivering complex FPGA solutions for real-world products.\nTechnical skills:\nDeep expertise in digital design, FPGA architecture, and design tradeoffs.\nProficiency with Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL.\nExpertise with FPGA vendor toolchains (e.g., AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel/Altera Quartus).\nExperience with high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR4/5, 10/40/100 GbE) and embedded processors on FPGAs (SoC).\nKnowledge of standard verification methodologies (e.g., UVM) and tools (e.g., QuestaSim/ModelSim or equivalent).\nFamiliarity with lab bring-up, debugging tools (e.g., ILA), and high-speed test equipment.\nSoft skills:\nExceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nStrong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.\nProven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.\nAdditional desirable skills\nKnowledge of specific application areas, such as communications, radar, software-defined radios, or embedded systems.\nFamiliarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and project tracking software (e.g., Jira).\nKnowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) theory and implementation techniques.\nExperience with DO-254 (airborne electronic hardware) or equivalent safety-critical FPGA development processes.\nAerospace, defense, spaceflight, or other high-reliability / safety-critical FPGA background.\nExperience managing a geographically distributed team.\nFamiliarity with formal verification, CDC methodology, and IP reuse strategies.\n\nBase Pay Range for:\nWA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50\nOther site ranges may differ\nCulture Statement\nDon’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 an 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.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants 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.\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent 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.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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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!\nThis role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.\nJob summary\nThe FPGA Manager will lead a team of engineers responsible for developing, implementing, and verifying complex digital designs on Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) for avionics supporting Blue Origin's lunar lander and transport vehicles. This role requires a strong technical background in FPGA design and verification, combined with proven leadership abilities to manage resources, schedules, and budgets for multiple projects.\nEssential functions and responsibilities\nTeam and technical leadership\nLead, mentor, and manage a team of FPGA engineers, including conducting performance reviews, setting career development plans, and facilitating ongoing training.\nProvide technical guidance and oversight throughout the entire FPGA development lifecycle, from architecture definition and requirements gathering to implementation, verification, and validation.\nDefine and enforce standardized design methodologies, coding standards, and quality assurance processes across all FPGA projects.\nDrive continuous improvement within the team by assessing and evaluating new tools, design techniques, and emerging FPGA technologies.\nProject and resource management\nManage project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and technical risks to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of FPGA solutions.\nPresent project status updates, design reviews, and technical findings to both internal stakeholders and external customers.\nCoordinate with other engineering teams—including hardware, software, and systems engineering—to define requirements and manage interfaces.\nPartner with the FPGA verification team to ensure designs are verifiable and coverage-closable; align design and DV schedules.\nArchitecture and design\nDirect the architecture and design of FPGA-based solutions for high-performance, real-time applications.\nOversee the implementation of complex digital logic and, where applicable, signal processing algorithms on FPGA platforms.\nEnsure designs meet stringent requirements for performance, area, power efficiency, reliability, and security.\nDrive the selection and evaluation of appropriate FPGA devices, IP cores, and associated toolchains.\nRequired qualifications and skills\nEducation:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.\nExperience:\nMinimum of 5+ years of experience in FPGA design and verification.\nMinimum of 2+ years of experience in technical leadership or management.\nProven experience delivering complex FPGA solutions for real-world products.\nTechnical skills:\nDeep expertise in digital design, FPGA architecture, and design tradeoffs.\nProficiency with Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL.\nExpertise with FPGA vendor toolchains (e.g., AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel/Altera Quartus).\nExperience with high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR4/5, 10/40/100 GbE) and embedded processors on FPGAs (SoC).\nKnowledge of standard verification methodologies (e.g., UVM) and tools (e.g., QuestaSim/ModelSim or equivalent).\nFamiliarity with lab bring-up, debugging tools (e.g., ILA), and high-speed test equipment.\nSoft skills:\nExceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nStrong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.\nProven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.\nAdditional desirable skills\nKnowledge of specific application areas, such as communications, radar, software-defined radios, or embedded systems.\nFamiliarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and project tracking software (e.g., Jira).\nKnowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) theory and implementation techniques.\nExperience with DO-254 (airborne electronic hardware) or equivalent safety-critical FPGA development processes.\nAerospace, defense, spaceflight, or other high-reliability / safety-critical FPGA background.\nExperience managing a geographically distributed team.\nFamiliarity with formal verification, CDC methodology, and IP reuse strategies.\n\nBase Pay Range for:\nWA applicants is $150,743.00 - $211,039.50\nOther site ranges may differ\nCulture Statement\nDon’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 an 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.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants 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.\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\nBenefits\nBenefits 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.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent 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.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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