Blue Origin · 8 hours ago
Senior Phased Array Antenna Engineer - In-Space Systems
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$183K/yr - $256K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. As a Senior Phased Array Antenna Engineer, you will design the hardware for the in-space communication network, making critical architectural decisions that impact deep space communication.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own significant components of the end-to-end design of advanced phased array antennas, from radiating element to the full array, for microwave and millimeter-wave applications (X, Ku, Ka-bands)
Define system-level RF architectures, including leading trades between analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming approaches to meet platform constraints (SWaP, thermal, etc.)
Guide and perform critical electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools like HFSS, CST, and TICRA to optimize array performance, scan volume, and impedance matching
Collaborate closely with RFIC/MMIC, T/R module, DSP, mechanical, and thermal engineers to define requirements and ensure a cohesive system design
Oversee the entire hardware lifecycle, guiding the fabrication, characterization, and environmental qualification (e.g., thermal-vac, vibration, radiation) of antenna systems
Mentor other engineers and drive technical excellence through rigorous design reviews and data analysis
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in RF antenna design or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of experience in RF antenna design
Deep expertise in electromagnetic theory and its application to antenna design, particularly for phased arrays
Proven experience leading the design of an antenna or phased array system
Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., HFSS, CST)
Understanding of the trade-offs between different beamforming architectures (analog, digital, hybrid)
Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and anechoic chamber testing
Preferred
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electromagnetics or Antennas
Track record of taking a complex antenna system from initial concept through to production and successful deployment, ideally for space applications
Experience designing and developing high-frequency phased arrays at mm-Wave (e.g., Ka, V, E-band)
Experience with the design and development of associated hardware, such as feed networks, polarizers, or waveguides
Familiarity with RFIC/MMIC technologies and T/R module design considerations
Knowledge of array calibration techniques and algorithms
Patents or publications in the field of antenna or phased array design
Benefits
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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