Blue Origin · 13 hours ago
Senior Reflector/Feed Antenna Engineer - TeraWave
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$157K/yr - $220K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is a company that envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer to design the physical hardware for their in-space communication network, focusing on high-frequency antennas for space vehicles and ensuring reliable connectivity for users worldwide.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 and development of parabolic dish antennas and associated hardware, including feed networks, polarizers, and waveguide-based filters
Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., TICRA, HFSS, CST)
Understanding of the trade-offs between different beamforming architectures (analog, digital, hybrid)
Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and anechoic chamber testing
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 and development of parabolic dish antennas and associated hardware, including feed networks, polarizers, and waveguide-based filters
Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., TICRA, 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
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
Recent News
2026-02-05
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