Principal RF Front End Engineer

5 hours ago

San Francisco, California, United States Blue Origin Full time
About Blue Origin

At Blue Origin, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. Our mission is to make humanity a multi-planetary species, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled RF Front End Engineer to join our team in the Lunar Permanence business unit. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for designing and developing advanced radio and antenna systems that support our lunar mission.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of RF front end systems, including antennas, filters, LNAs, PAs, and mixers, for lunar communication applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of RF systems.
  • Work with system architects, RF engineers, antenna engineers, modem/DSP, and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains.
  • Conduct detailed analysis, simulation, and optimization of RF circuit and system performance to meet stringent requirements for lunar environment conditions.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to building a high-performance RF engineering team.
  • Perform RF testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure reliability and performance of the RF systems in both lab and field environments.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in RF engineering to continually enhance our design practices and methodologies.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in RF front end design and development, with a strong focus on antennas and radio applications.
  • Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++ or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems.
  • Proven experience in RF circuit design, simulation tools (such as ADS, HFSS, or CST), and hands-on testing with RF test equipment (such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators).
  • Strong understanding of RF propagation and performance challenges in the lunar environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex RF design projects, from concept through to production.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand and address multidisciplinary challenges.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of successful collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques, modulation types such as PSK, APSK, QAM.
  • Experience with space-grade RF components and systems.
  • Familiarity with lunar communication standards and protocols.
  • Knowledge of thermal and radiation effects on RF systems in space environments.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $200,857.50-$281,200.50, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you're excited about this role and have the skills and experience we're looking for, please submit your application. We can't wait to hear from you

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