Senior Phased Array Antenna Engineer
BLUE ORIGIN
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $156,802 - $219,522 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Own significant components of the end-to-end design of advanced phased array antennas, from radiating element to the full array, for microwave and millimeter-wave applications (X, Ku, Ka-bands)
- Define system-level RF architectures, including leading trades between analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming approaches to meet platform constraints (SWaP, thermal, etc.)
- Guide and perform critical electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools like HFSS, CST, and TICRA to optimize array performance, scan volume, and impedance matching
- Collaborate closely with RFIC/MMIC, T/R module, DSP, mechanical, and thermal engineers to define requirements and ensure a cohesive system design
- Oversee the entire hardware lifecycle, guiding the fabrication, characterization, and environmental qualification (e.g., thermal-vac, vibration, radiation) of antenna systems
- Mentor other engineers and drive technical excellence through rigorous design reviews and data analysis
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience in RF antenna design or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5+ 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 of an antenna or phased array system
- Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., HFSS, CST)
- Understanding of the trade-offs between different beamforming architectures (analog, digital, hybrid)
- 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
- Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
RF antenna designelectromagnetic theoryphased array systemsbeamforming architecturesantenna measurement techniquesenvironmental qualificationdata analysisdesign reviewsfabricationcharacterization
Soft Skills
mentoringcollaborationtechnical excellence
Certifications
B.S. in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Electrical Engineering