Lidar FPGA Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Design and simulate end-to-end systems to meet performance specifications such as range and signal-to-noise ratio .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $173,466 - $256,470 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and validating signal-processing algorithms, with proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and FPGA development. Capable of analyzing computational complexity and optimizing radar-system components for performance specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DSP Algorithm DevelopmentFPGA Design and PrototypingMatlab/Simulink ProficiencyRTL Coding in Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDLSignal Processing for Radar Systems

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Hard Skills

Signal Processing AlgorithmsFPGA DevelopmentAlgorithmic Computational Complexity AnalysisSystem Design SimulationTestbench Writing with UVM/OVMPerformance Specification AnalysisRadar Signal ProcessingEmbedded Processor ImplementationScripting in Perl, Python, or TclHardware Resource Optimization

Tools & Technologies

Xilinx VivadoIntel QuartusModelSimQuestaSimFPGA Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Blue’s Standard Background Check

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringDSP ExperienceFMCW RadarCW RadarLiDAR Signal ProcessingSpace ApplicationsRadiation EnvironmentIEEE 802.3PCIeI2C

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DACFlashPerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and simulate end-to-end systems to meet performance specifications such as range and signal-to-noise ratio
Design and validate signal-processing algorithms for detection, tracking, RF calibration, and parameter estimation
Support Matlab/Simulink code generation for signal processing and filtering
Analyze algorithmic computational complexity and hardware resource needs, including FPGA fabric, memory, and I/O bandwidth
Work with hardware engineers to drive device selection, including FPGA, ADC/DAC, DDR3/4, and NOR flash
Support hardware bring-up and design verification alongside electrical engineers
Implement RTL logic and perform FPGA prototyping
Develop and optimize radar-system components from early concepts through product specifications and flight-vehicle integration
Coordinate with the guidance, navigation, and control team, internal stakeholders, adjacent integrated product teams, and suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with +5 years of DSP experiences
Experience in developing and implementing DSP algorithm on FPGA and/or embedded processor
Experience in simulating an end-to-end system to meet required performance specifications, such as link budget
Proficient with Matlab/Simulink, or equivalent modeling environment
Experience in designing, choosing, and optimizing DSP algorithms for radar or other relevant sensors
Proficient with IEEE 802.3, XAUI, PCIe, JESD204, I2C, and SPI interfaces
Proficient in writing RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL; SystemVerilog desired
Strong understanding of FPGA design concepts, CDC, constraint definition, STA, and timing closure
Proficient with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado and Intel Quartus
Proficient with ModelSim/QuestaSim or equivalent simulators
Experience writing testbenches utilizing UVM/OVM, SV Assertion, and/or functional/code coverage analysis
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Required: Blue’s Standard Background Check
10 years of experience in industry preferred
PhD or master’s degree in electrical engineering, mathematics, signal processing, or a related field preferred
Experience in FMCW or CW Radar/LiDAR signal processing preferred
Perl, Python, or Tcl scripting is a plus
Experience with AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB), PCIe, JESD204B, I2C, and (Q)SPI preferred
Experience with optoelectronic sensors preferred
Experience with space applications and radiation environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed