Sr Principal Silicon Engineer at Blue Origin

Application close date: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. Were 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!This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams functions and locations.At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!This is a foundational role in our Emerging Systems team. To further Blue Origins 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 may be located onsite in Bay Area CA. Candidates residing in or relocating to that location are approved for a temporary remote work exception while our local site is developed.Key Responsibilities:Lead the custom silicon technical strategy and architecture for a first-of-its-kind mission critical communications networkExecute complete partition synthesis and physical implementation workflows including synthesis floorplanning power/ground grid generation place and route and various signoff checksDefine and execute a comprehensive verification and validation strategy with DFT and DFM feedback loopsCreate and enhance physical design methodologies and develop automation scripts to optimize implementation processesPartner with ASIC design teams to conduct architectural feasibility studies establish timing/power/area targets and evaluate RTL design tradeoffsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including systems firmware architecture and product engineeringIdentify and resolve complex design challenges related to timing congestion and workflow bottlenecksPerform detailed debugging and closure of signoff issues in static timing analysis (STA) noise analysis logic equivalency checking physical verification and power integritySupport lab integration and troubleshooting activitiesBasic Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related technical discipline10 plus years of hardware engineering experienceExperience with FPGA and/or ASIC designProficiency in HDL programming (VHDL Verilog and/or SystemVerilog)Experience with Linux development environmentExperience with design verification and test bench developmentPreferred Skills and Experience:Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related fieldExperience in full ASIC/FPGA lifecycle (architecture design simulation verification validation integration & test)Experience with Software-Defined Radio Architectures ADC/DAC and/or DSPsKnowledge 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 toolsExperience with RTL2GDSII physical design and signoff flowsKnowledge of deep sub-micron FinFET and CMOS technologiesExperience with DFT/Scan/MBIST/LBIST methodologiesExperience mentoring junior engineersCompensation Range for:CA applicants is $177857.00-$248999.10;WA applicants is $177857.00-$248999.10Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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 a refugee or granted asylum.Background CheckRequired for all positions: Blues Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 10001 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.Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physicalBenefitsBenefits 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.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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. Equal Employment OpportunityBlue 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.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origins 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. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Design,Academics,AutoCAD 3D,Cafe,Fabrication,Java Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 177857 - 248999