ASIC Engineer - Early Career

Blue Origin
San Francisco, CA, United States
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$129,032.0 - $180,644.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Biometrics Boolean Algebra Code Coverage Computer Engineering Software Debugging Desktop Publishing Logic Synthesis of Circuits Microprocessors Electronic Design Automation Perl (Programming Language) Formal Verification Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
+8 more
Github Python (Programming Language) Specman SystemVerilog Tcl (Programming Language) Verilog Scripting Application Specific Integrated Circuits

Job description

  • Contribute to Verilog/SystemVerilog design and verification of digital blocks within larger SoCs
  • Support module-level and subsystem-level verification using SystemVerilog/UVM
  • Write test plans and functional coverage definitions under guidance from senior team members
  • Assist with CDC/RDC/LINT checks and clean-up
  • Participate in code coverage and functional coverage closure activities
  • Help develop assertions, protocol monitors, and scoreboards for testbenches
  • Support integration and verification of external IP (e.g., bus fabrics, standard interfaces)
  • Learn and apply industry-standard verification methodologies (UVM, formal verification basics)
  • Debug RTL and testbench issues with guidance from senior engineers
  • Document design intent, verification results, and test coverage, 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, Blue 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 Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (completed or in final year)
  • Coursework or project experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL design or verification
  • Understanding of digital logic design fundamentals (combinational/sequential logic, FSMs, timing)
  • Familiarity with basic verification concepts (testbenches, simulation, coverage)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Effective communication and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Desired:

  • Academic or internship experience with SystemVerilog/UVM
  • Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl) for automation/tooling
  • Coursework or projects involving communications systems, DSP, or FPGA design
  • Familiarity with common EDA tools (e.g., VCS, Xcelium, Questa, formal tools)
  • Understanding of computer architecture fundamentals (CPUs, bus protocols like AXI)
  • Personal projects, capstone work, or research involving digital design/verification (e.g., GitHub repos, senior design projects)

Benefits & conditions

  • Benefits 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.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • 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 company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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