RF Prototyping Technician – Aerospace

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 76,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Engineering Aide to support rapid prototyping, fabrication, testing and integration of RF antenna hardware for lunar and cislunar missions. You will work across mechanical, electrical and RF disciplines, fabricating prototype boards, antennas, and assemblies.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, alignment and documentation, with travel up to 15% and relocation possible. A2-year degree plus 10+ years’ experience in high-performance hardware is desired.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (2-year) in engineering technology, electronics technology, mechanical technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in a prototyping, fabrication, or technical support role in aerospace, defense, or a related high-performance hardware industry.
• Experience operating PCB milling equipment for prototype board fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a PCB milling machine to fabricate prototype circuit boards for RF and electronic subsystems, including antenna feed networks, patch arrays, and RF front-end circuits.
• Perform PCB layout and design iterations using Altium Designer in support of RF engineers and electrical engineers developing antenna electronics, amplifiers, and control boards.
• Set up and operate CNC milling machines and other shop equipment to fabricate prototype mechanical parts, antenna components, test fixtures, and assembly tooling.
• Support rapid prototyping efforts across the RF team, including 3D printing, hand fabrication, soldering, and assembly of prototype antenna and electronics hardware.

Skills

PCB milling

CNC milling

Altium Designer

Mechanical aptitude

Soldering

Communication skills

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Reading drawings

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Creo

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Engineering Aide to support rapid prototyping, fabrication, testing and integration of RF antenna hardware for lunar and cislunar missions. You will work across mechanical, electrical and RF disciplines, fabricating prototype boards, antennas, and assemblies.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, alignment and documentation, with travel up to 15% and relocation possible. A2-year degree plus 10+ years’ experience in high-performance hardware is desired.