Principal Radar and Radio Frequency Sensors Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Principal Engineer developing radar systems for autonomous navigation in Blue Origin's spacecraft. Leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative sensor solutions for space exploration.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeAlabama, Colorado, Florida, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $173,466 - $242,851 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, execute, and manage plans for the design, development, test, and qualification of radar sensor systems for autonomous spacecraft navigation
Lead a team of engineers and technicians across multiple product teams to guide the design and development, and deliver qualified radar and RF sensor product solutions on schedule and budget
Work with guidance, navigation and control (GN&C) and other product teams to identify needs for radar systems, support formulation of sensor architectures, and deliver radar product definitions that meet navigation requirements
Serve as subject matter expert on radar systems and other RF sensor applications
Routinely collaborate with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other teams within the company to ensure smooth execution of the development efforts
Identify cross-cutting capabilities and needs across Blue Origin, consolidate demand, and formulate efficient strategies for development of radar and RF sensor capabilities
Work with the GN&C and other product teams to understand their product portfolio, long term applicability, and inform development of their RF sensor and navigation product roadmaps
Develop RF sensor product evolution plans and strategies, execute projects for their continuous improvement, and oversee their infusion in to our spacecraft
Relentlessly look for opportunities to increase performance, enable new capabilities and bolder missions, reduce cost, and reduce cycle time/production time

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.S. in Physics, electrical engineering or related areas of study
10+ years of experience in end to end development of RF sensor systems
Demonstrated experience in leading teams for the development, prototyping, testing of complex radio frequency sensors or instruments for aerospace, automotive, or robotics
Proficiency of fundamentals of RF system development - radar system design and analysis, radar principles, and experience in RF system modeling and simulation
Deep knowledge of RF sensor components, and analysis equipment
Experience in waveform design, signal processing techniques and algorithms for radar sensor measurements such as altimetry and Doppler velocimetry
Experience in product schedule, cost, delivery, and supplier management
Ability to challenge status-quo, break down issues to their fundamental elements, and drive efficient product solutions with emphasis on long term goals and product sustainability
Excellent verbal communication skills to influence a variety of direct and indirect stakeholders
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
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 sensor systems developmentradar system designRF system modelingsignal processing techniqueswaveform designDoppler velocimetryaltimetrytesting of RF sensorsprototyping of RF instrumentscost and schedule management

Soft Skills

team leadershipproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaborationstrategic planninginfluencing stakeholdersefficiency improvementstatus-quo challengelong-term goal orientationproduct sustainability focus

Certifications

M.S. in PhysicsM.S. in Electrical Engineering