BLUE ORIGIN

Antenna Test Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Los AngelesCaliforniaWashingtonUnited States

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Salary

💰 $130,706 - $182,987 per year

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About the role

  • Architect and lead the testing of advanced phased-array antenna systems supporting mission-critical, high-reliability space-based communications
  • Drive antenna validation strategy and execution from early concept development through environmental and final qualifications
  • Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for phased array antennas and RF subsystems
  • Work closely with antenna and mechanical designers to transform their designs into hardware
  • Fabricate and assemble antenna components and subsystems according to engineering drawings and RF specifications
  • Lead prototype fabrication, assembly, and antenna testing (near-field, far-field, and environmental testing)
  • Support the entire hardware lifecycle, guiding the fabrication, characterization, and environmental qualification (e.g., thermal-vac, vibration, radiation) of antenna systems
  • Document designs, analyses, and test results in technical reports and reviews.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in RF antenna testing or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of experience in RF antenna testing
  • Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and its application to antenna design, particularly phased arrays
  • Familiarity with environmental and qualification testing for space or high-reliability applications (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC)
  • Proven experience supporting the design and development of antennas and associated hardware
  • Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., TICRA, HFSS, CST)
  • Extensive experience with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, and network analyzers
  • Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and anechoic chamber testing.
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
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Hard Skills & Tools
RF antenna testingelectromagnetic theoryantenna designphased arraysenvironmental testingqualification testingantenna measurement techniquesfabricationassemblytest plan execution
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationdocumentation
Certifications
B.S. in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Electrical Engineering