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Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we are developing reusable space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. As a Senior Digital Hardware Engineer, you will design and develop FPGA‑based hardware for our next‑generation RF communication and beamforming systems.Responsibilities Design FPGA‑based digital boards that interface with beamforming ASIC carrier boards, providing high‑speed control interfaces and precision clock distribution.Design digital interface and timing distribution boards that connect back‑end processing to phased array antenna modules.Design mixed‑signal payload integration assemblies that manage power, clocking, and inter‑board data routing.Create complete electrical schematics in Altium Designer for FPGA‑based boards, including I/O bank planning, power rail grouping, configuration circuitry, and JTAG/debug infrastructure.Design multi‑rail power distribution for FPGAs and ASICs, including sequencing, point‑of‑load regulators, and power monitoring.Select and evaluate components with consideration for performance, availability, and temperature range.Define PCB stackup requirements in collaboration with fabrication partners, specifying laminate selection, copper weights, and layer assignments for impedance and loss targets.Author routing constraint documents for high‑speed interfaces (JESD204B/C, DDR4, LVDS), covering length matching, topology, spacing, termination, and reference plane rules.Perform pre‑ and post‑layout SI review using simulation tools (HyperLynx, SIwave, or equivalent), focusing on via stub effects, crosstalk, and connector transitions.Review third‑party layout deliverables against constraint documents and SI simulation results, providing clear and actionable feedback.Support PDN analysis for FPGA and ASIC power rails.Develop board bring‑up procedures and test plans for first‑article fabrication.Support hardware bring‑up using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and BERT instruments to characterize high‑speed interfaces.Debug and document hardware issues, driving root‑cause analysis and design corrections.Minimum Qualifications B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of board‑level hardware design experience.Hands‑on schematic design experience with high‑performance FPGAs (Xilinx UltraScale+, Intel Agilex, or equivalent).Working knowledge of signal integrity fundamentals: transmission lines, impedance control, via effects, and termination—sufficient to author layout constraints and review third‑party layouts.Experience designing and validating high‑speed serial interfaces at 16Gbps lane rates or higher, with direct ownership of schematic and SI analysis at that rate.Experience with at least one high‑speed serial interface standard (JESD204B/C, PCIe Gen4/5, or equivalent) including schematic ownership.Proficiency in Altium Designer for multi‑sheet schematic design.Familiarity with SI simulation tools (HyperLynx, SIwave, or equivalent) at a layout review level.Hands‑on bring‑up experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and standard lab equipment.Preferred Qualifications Experience designing hardware for phased array or beamforming systems, including phase array antenna module interfaces, array timing distribution, or beamforming ASIC integration.Familiarity with JESD204B/C deterministic latency, SYSREF distribution, and multi‑converter synchronization.Familiarity or hands‑on experience with Precision Time Protocol (PTP / IEEE1588) or VITA49.2 (VRT) in hardware implementations, including hardware timestamping, PTP‑aware switch and PHY selection, clock recovery circuit design, or FPGA‑based VITA49.2 packetization and timing metadata.Experience with mixed‑signal or RF/digital PCB design.Exposure to space, aerospace, or high‑reliability hardware design environments.Experience working with and technically directing third‑party PCB design or EMS partners.Experience analyzing and mitigating EMI/EMC challenges inherent to mixed‑signal boards combining GHz‑rate digital signals with sensitive analog and RF circuitry.Compensation Range WA applicants: $197,529.00 – $276,539.55 (other site ranges may differ).Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Basic and supplemental life insurance.Paid parental leave.Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.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 per week.Paid time off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.Bonuses and other financial incentives based on role level and company discretion.Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted U.S. worker. Certain positions may also require a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check.Background Check All positions require a standard background check. Specific roles may require additional checks (e.g., driver qualification, maritime credential).Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified workforce. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other status protected by law. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please review applicable federal and state laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr