Blueorigin

Blueorigin

RF Engineer III

Greater Seattle Area · Mid

Work authorization required$131k-$183kDetected 1 day ago
PythonAlgorithmsProduct ManagementProject ManagementANSYSPCB DesignAltiumAvionicsEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignSignal ProcessingRF EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
  • Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
  • This position is in Blue Origin's exciting New Glenn program.

Responsibilities

  • At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
  • We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
  • Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
  • As part of a robust Avionics team, you will design, develop, and verify high-performance radio frequency (RF) systems, radios and antennas for the New Glenn flight vehicle.
  • You will engage and own efforts to develop robust RF systems that ensure reliable data transmission during all mission phases, from pre-launch testing through orbital operations.
  • You will be integrated with our RF team and technical leads to drive requirements definition, modeling, analysis, design, test and production release of on-vehicle RF systems.
  • In addition, you will follow avionics designs through formal verification, environmental qualification, release, and participate in flight support activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Knowledge of telemetry system architectures, including multiplexers, encoders, transmitters, receivers, and ground station equipment
  • Experience in grounding and general board layout principles, including EMI/EMC tradeoffs
  • Experience with telemetry data acquisition systems design and optimization for high-reliability aerospace applications
  • Knowledge of modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, AWR-Microwave Office (of Keysight ADS), Altium designer, and python scripting
  • Familiarity with aerospace telemetry standards including IRIG 106, CCSDS, and spectrum management requirements
  • Knowledge of SDR architectures and implementation of digital signal processing algorithms
  • Experience with RF link budget analysis and optimization for space-to-ground communications
  • 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.
  • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
  • Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the design, modeling, simulation, verification, qualification, and production phases of the product lifecycle
  • 5+ years of proven experience in design, development, integration, test, and operation of complex electronics
  • High-speed digital, analog, and/or mixed-signal circuit design, build, and troubleshooting, with understanding of EE principles
  • Some experience in PCB design, layout, fabrication and testing
  • Circuit analysis and simulation, such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and logic or P-Spice simulation
  • RF communication testing or subsystem/component design, with a strong background in RF principles
  • Background developing circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products
  • Very good documentation skills
  • Desired:

Compensation

  • WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Benefits

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • 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.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
  • At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
  • We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact our mission of Millions of People Living and Working in Space for the Benefit of Earth.
  • Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Equal opportunity

  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

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