RF Prototyping Technician & Engineering Aide III

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 15%

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an Engineering Aide to provide hands-on technical support for rapid prototyping, fabrication, testing, and integration of RF antenna hardware and electronics. You will work across RF, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to enable Lunar Permanence programs and lunar surface missions.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, precision machining, and a passion for space exploration. Relocation may be provided; travel up to 15% may be required on occasion.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience with PCB milling and prototype fabrication.
• Familiarity with RF/HW prototyping environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a PCB milling machine to fabricate prototype circuit boards for RF and electronic subsystems.
• Perform PCB layout and design iterations using Altium Designer for RF engineers and electrical engineers creating antenna electronics 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 across the RF team including 3D printing, hand fabrication, soldering, and assembly of prototype antenna and electronics hardware.
• Build, assemble, and rework prototype antenna assemblies, RF electronics packages, cable harnesses, and associated mechanical structures.
• Support engineering testing activities including vibration, shock, thermal cycle, and thermal vacuum tests by fabricating test fixtures and assisting with test execution.
• Create assembly aids, metrology fixtures, and RF/structural test fixtures to verify alignment and mechanical performance.
• Assist engineers with antenna and RF hardware integration activities, including alignment and cable routing.
• Maintain lab equipment and fabrication areas in a clean, safe condition.
• Review and provide feedback on assembly instructions and drawings to improve manufacturability and build quality.
• Support material and hardware inventory management and procurement coordination.
• Document fabrication processes, test setups, and as-built configurations with photographs and records.
• Collaborate across mechanical, RF, electrical, thermal, and systems engineering disciplines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Self-directed and multitasking

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology/electronics/mechanical tech

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/aerospace engineering (preferred)

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB milling equipment

CNC milling machines

Soldering equipment

3D printing (FDM/SLA)

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an Engineering Aide to provide hands-on technical support for rapid prototyping, fabrication, testing, and integration of RF antenna hardware and electronics. You will work across RF, mechanical, and electrical disciplines to enable Lunar Permanence programs and lunar surface missions.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, precision machining, and a passion for space exploration. Relocation may be provided; travel up to 15% may be required on occasion.