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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!\nAs a member of the Blue Origin family of companies Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to \"Touch Life\" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to \"Mine the Sky\" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.Honeybee Robotics' Exploration Systems division is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). In this role you will be interfacing with inter-disciplinary project teams to develop custom avionics systems and motor controllers for robotic missions to the Moon, Mars, Titan, and elsewhere around the solar system. You will be responsible for flight avionics development, rovers, deployable structures, and geotechnical science instruments used in planetary exploration and space applications. In this role you’ll interface with electrical design, mechanical, test, systems, integration, software and control engineering disciplines throughout the entire product lifecycle from conception to flight ready hardware.\nWe are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!\nSpecial Mentions:\nThis is an onsite role at our Altadena, CA office\nRelocation assistance is provided\nResponsibilities:\nServe as a flight FPGA design owner within small teams of electrical engineers throughout a project life cycle (design, build, test, deliver). This includes close collaboration and independent work, as well as some mentoring of more junior engineers\nFPGA hardware design and bare metal programming, optimization, bring-up, and V&VDesign and develop digital hardware architectures for embedded robotic systems in extreme environments\nCreate and implement RTL code for critical SoC blocks and interfaces\nContribute to architecture optimization for performance, power, and cost trade-offs\nCollaborate on design verification to ensure robust and reliable designs\nSupport prototype development for early validation\nDocument design specifications, architecture decisions, and implementation details\nParticipate in design reviews and technical discussions with cross-functional teams\nTroubleshoot and debug digital design issues\nImplement interfaces between digital hardware and firmware/software components\n\nCheckout of custom high-reliability PCBs for various avionics applications\nDefine and execute tests at the integrated assembly level in avionics development labs, environmental test labs, radiation test labs and vendor test labs\nApply technical expertise to problem solving throughout product lifecycle, including design review support and verification planning and execution, scheduling, etc.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nMinimum of a B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field\n5+ years of developing and testing complex hardware equipment over the entire product lifecycle\nProficiency in SystemVerilog or Verilog for RTL implementation\nExperience with SoC integration and interface design\nUnderstanding of digital timing and synchronization concepts\nKnowledge of industry-standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB, etc.)\nFamiliarity with synthesis tools and RTL-to-gates methodology\nExperience with simulation and debugging of complex digital systems\nStrong background in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) and FPGA tool flow\nPassion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test\nAbility to work independently on avionics programs with aggressive schedules\nHighly organized, safety and quality conscious, with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills\nPreferred Qualifications:\nGraduate degree in related engineering or technical field\n8+ years of experience in developing hardware across entire product lifecycle\nExperience using Microchip Libero design tools\nExperience implementing custom FPGA-based motor controllers\nExperience developing and testing complex electronic systems combining hardware, firmware, and software\nExperience leading the development and testing of embedded/motorized/power systems\nProficiency with scripting; programming and analysis/modeling tools: Python, Linux/Windows shell scripting; assembly language, C, C++; MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar)\nExperience using Altium to design complex printed circuit boards\nBase Pay Range for:\nCA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70Other 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\n\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\n\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.\n\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\n\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.\n\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\n\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\n\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.\n\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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.\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 . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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