> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1952002-senior-fpga-design-verification-engineer-terawave](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1952002-senior-fpga-design-verification-engineer-terawave). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior FPGA Design & Verification Engineer - TeraWave - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,802.0 - $219,522.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Modems, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Formal Verification, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Static Timing Analysis, System on a Chip, SystemVerilog, Toolchain, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware, Front End Software Development, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17824683?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17824683%2FSenior-Fpga-Design-Verification-Engineer-Terawave-Virginia-Reston ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. * 7+ years of experience in FPGA design and verification. * Strong proficiency in RTL design using VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog. * Experience implementing DSP or communications/modem functions in FPGAs (e.g., modulation/demodulation, FEC, filtering, digital front-ends). * Proficiency with FPGA development toolchains (e.g., Xilinx/AMD or Intel/Altera) and simulation tools. * Experience with verification methodologies including self-checking testbenches and functional coverage. * Strong understanding of timing analysis, constraints, and timing closure. Preferred Qualifications * Background in digital communications theory and physical layer design (synchronization, equalization, carrier/timing recovery, link budgets). * Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) platforms integrating FPGA fabric and embedded processors. * Experience in embedded development in C/C++, or experience writing low level drivers. * Experience developing test venue software and hardware infrastructure for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environment. ## Description Blue Origin is seeking a Senior FPGA Design and Verification Engineer to develop the digital signal processing and physical layer implementation for the Terawave next generation modem. In this role, you will architect, design, implement, and verify FPGA-based modem and physical layer solutions that enable robust, high-reliability communications for our spacecraft and ground systems. Using latest generation hardware and modern design methodologies, you will work across the full development lifecycle - from architecture and algorithm mapping through implementation, verification, and hardware bring-up - collaborating closely with systems, DSP/communications, RF, and avionics engineering teams. Responsibilities * Architect and design FPGA implementations of modem and physical layer functions on a SoC FPGA platform. * Translate communications system and DSP algorithm requirements into efficient, resource-optimized RTL (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog). * Develop and execute comprehensive verification strategies, including self-checking testbenches, constrained-random verification, and coverage-driven methodologies (e.g., UVM). * Perform timing closure, resource optimization, and design implementation for high-performance FPGA and system-on-chip (SoC) platforms. * Support integration and hardware bring-up, including lab testing, debug, and validation against system-level performance requirements. * Collaborate with DSP/communications engineers to co-design and optimize physical layer algorithms for fixed-point FPGA implementation. * Contribute to design reviews, documentation, and design-for-test/design-for-reliability practices consistent with aerospace-grade development., 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, 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 - [Speeding up Web Apps performance with WebAssembly and Emscripten](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1985-speeding-up-web-apps-performance-with-webassembly-and-emscripten) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The Power of Developer Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1109-the-power-of-developer-communities) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Building Developer Experience - Brick by Brick](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1461-building-developer-experience-brick-by-brick) ## Related Articles - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)