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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Network Systems Engineer - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $181,626.0 - $254,275.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Biometrics, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Ethernet, Firmware, Formal Verification, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, PCI Express, Systems Development Life Cycle, Zero Trust Network Access, Static Timing Analysis, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Computer Networking Systems, Physical Design - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/job/Denver-CO/Sr-Network-Systems-Engineer_R67577-1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field * 10+ years of experience in FPGA firmware development * Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog * Experience with FPGA toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, etc.) * Strong understanding of digital design principles, timing constraints, and verification methodologies * Working knowledge of AXI bus implementations * Experience working with hardware design teams and interpreting schematics * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications * Active Top Secret security clearance strongly preferred * Experience in COMSEC, cryptographic systems, or secure communications * Exposure to zero-trust security architecture principles and implementation * Familiarity with high-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, SpaceWire, Ethernet, etc.) * Experience with DO-254 or other hardware development assurance standards * Knowledge of embedded systems and hardware/firmware co-design ## Description Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Sr. Network Systems Engineer to join our COMSEC team within the Core Systems and Components group. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, developing, and verifying FPGA firmware for secure communications systems. You will work closely with our Electrical Hardware Design and Systems Engineering teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions in support of Blue Origin's mission. Responsibilities * Design, develop, simulate, and verify FPGA firmware for COMSEC applications * Collaborate closely with circuit designers and embedded developers throughout the full development lifecycle * Define and document firmware architecture, requirements, and interfaces * Perform FPGA synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis * Support hardware bring-up, integration, and testing activities * Troubleshoot and debug firmware issues in lab and field environments * Contribute to design reviews and technical documentation, Applicants 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. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required 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 * Required 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. * 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 physical ## Related Videos - [Great DevEx and Regulatory Compliance - Possible?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1426-great-devex-and-regulatory-compliance-possible) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Future-Proofing FinTech With Blockchain Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/808-future-proofing-fintech-with-blockchain-technology) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [An alternative approach to digital sovereignty: Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100043-an-alternative-approach-to-digital-sovereignty-confidential-computing) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)