
Senior Beamforming and Calibration Engineer
BLUE ORIGIN
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Los Angeles • California • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $156,802 - $219,522 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design and implement digital beamforming architectures for phased array systems, including time-domain and frequency-domain beamformers
- Develop and optimize calibration algorithms for phased arrays, addressing amplitude/phase errors, mutual coupling effects, and environmental variations
- Design beam steering algorithms and implement null-steering capabilities for interference mitigation
- Create MATLAB/Python models for beamforming performance prediction and calibration strategy validation
- Oversee the translation of beamforming algorithms to FPGA/ASIC implementations, working closely with digital designers on fixed-point optimization
- Develop test procedures and automated calibration routines for array characterization and production testing
- Analyze beamformer performance using measured data, identifying and resolving performance anomalies
- Support RF and antenna engineers in the characterization of array patterns and validation of beamforming capabilities
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field with 7+ years of experience in phased array systems, beamforming, or radar/communications
- Deep understanding of array signal processing theory including beamforming, DOA estimation, and adaptive algorithms
- Experience with phased array calibration techniques and measurement systems
- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm development and system modeling
- Understanding of digital beamforming implementations (FPGA/ASIC architectures)
- Familiarity with RF measurement equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers, antenna test ranges)
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 paid time off based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
digital beamformingcalibration algorithmsbeam steering algorithmsMATLABPythonFPGAASICarray signal processingDOA estimationadaptive algorithms