
Antenna Test Engineer III
BLUE ORIGIN
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Los Angeles • California • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,706 - $182,987 per year
Tech Stack
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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