RF Engineer III

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced electronics engineer for complex RF systems and telemetry in aerospace applications. You will contribute across design, development, integration, test, and production phases, focusing on high-reliability ground-to-space communications and RF subsystems.

The role demands hands-on testing, circuit analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates with 5+ years in RF/telemetry, PCB work, simulation tools, and documentation skills are encouraged to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience across design, modeling, simulation, verification, qualification, and production phases.
• 5+ years of proven experience in design, development, integration, test, and operation of complex electronics.
• Knowledge of telemetry system architectures and ground station equipment.
• High-speed digital/analog/mixed-signal circuit design and troubleshooting.
• Some PCB design, layout, fabrication and testing experience.
• Circuit analysis and simulation including worst-case, signal integrity, and P-Spice.
• Grounding and EMI/EMC tradeoffs in board layouts.
• RF testing or subsystem/component design with RF principles.
• Telemetry data acquisition systems design for high-reliability aerospace apps.
• Experience with modeling tools: ANSYS HFSS, AWR-Microwave Office, Altium, Python.
• Excellent documentation skills.

Skills

Hands-on work

5+ years experience

Telemetry architectures

RF design

PCB design

Circuit analysis

EMI/EMC knowledge

RF testing

Telemetry systems design

Circuit cards development

Modeling tools

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (desired)

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

AWR-Microwave Office

Altium Designer

Python scripting

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the design, modeling, simulation, verification, qualification, and production phases of the product lifecycle
• 5+ years of proven experience in design, development, integration, test, and operation of complex electronics
• Knowledge of telemetry system architectures, including multiplexers, encoders, transmitters, receivers, and ground station equipment
• High-speed digital, analog, and/or mixed-signal circuit design, build, and troubleshooting, with understanding of EE principles
• Some experience in PCB design, layout, fabrication and testing
• Circuit analysis and simulation, such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and logic or P-Spice simulation
• Experience in grounding and general board layout principles, including EMI/EMC tradeoffs
• RF communication testing or subsystem/component design, with a strong background in RF principles
• Experience with telemetry data acquisition systems design and optimization for high-reliability aerospace applications
• Background developing circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products
• Knowledge of modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, AWR-Microwave Office (of Keysight ADS), Altium designer, and python scripting
• Very good documentation skills

Desired

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related subject areas.
• 10+ years of proven experience in design, development, integration and test of complex RF Systems
• Familiarity with aerospace telemetry standards including IRIG 106, CCSDS, and spectrum management requirements
• Knowledge of SDR architectures and implementation of digital signal processing algorithms
• Background with launch vehicle hardware development, integration, or test
• Experience with RF link budget analysis and optimization for space-to-ground communications
• Good understanding of antenna principles and design
• Demonstrated project management skills, including schedule development, resource allocation, and risk management

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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