RF Test Engineering Lead - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25% of the time

On-site work at Merritt Island, FL

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking an RF Test Engineering Lead to own the full RF test strategy for our Lunar Transfer Stage, driving planning, development, and execution of campaigns critical to safe and successful lunar missions.

The role demands deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and a commitment to safety and quality, with on-site work at Lunar Plant 1 in Merritt Island, FL.

Relocation available; travel up to 25%; night/weekend work during integrated vehicle testing may be required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 8+ years of RF test engineering experience with leadership of RF test campaigns.
• Experience interpreting RF system requirements and designing end-to-end test campaigns.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing RF tests across multiple frequency bands.
• Experience selecting, configuring, and calibrating RF test equipment.
• Experience with free-radiating RF testing and antenna range assessments.

Responsibilities

• Own the full RF test campaign lifecycle from requirements to closure.
• Translate RF system requirements into test strategies and select suitable equipment.
• Plan and execute functional and performance RF tests across multiple frequency bands.
• Establish RF test system calibration processes ensuring measurement integrity and safety.
• Develop and approve test plans, procedures, and reports for RF verification.
• Lead test readiness reviews, briefings, and anomaly investigations.
• Coordinate test crews, equipment, and scheduling across events.
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders and customers.
• Enforce safety policies during RF test planning and operations.

Skills

RF test engineering

RF test campaigns leadership

Test equipment configuration

Free-radiating RF testing

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Power Meters

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As an RF test engineering lead, you will own the full RF test strategy for our Lunar Transfer Stage, driving the planning, development, and execution of RF test campaigns that are critical to safe and successful human lunar missions.

We are looking for someone to apply their deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and unwavering commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• During integrated vehicle testing, night and/or weekend work will be required
• Interviews will include a technical assessment
• Because of the need for hands-on work, this position requires on-site work at Lunar Plant 1 in Merritt Island, Florida

Responsibilities

• Own the full RF test campaign lifecycle - from requirements interpretation and test campaign design through execution, data reduction, analysis, and closure
• Interpret RF system and subsystem requirements and translate them into comprehensive test strategies and verification approaches, including selection and configuration of RF test equipment
• Plan and execute functional and performance RF test campaigns across multiple frequency bands, including free-radiating RF compatibility testing such as antenna pattern measurements, link margin verification, and RF interference assessments
• Establish and maintain RF test system calibration processes and traceability to ensure measurement integrity and safety of flight and test hardware
• Develop, review, and approve test plans, test procedures, and test reports for RF verification activities
• Lead test readiness reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and anomaly investigations for RF test campaigns
• Coordinate test crews, RF test support equipment, facility configurations, and scheduling across integrated test events
• Proactively prepare and communicate status updates within the organization and with direct customers
• Enforce and champion safety policies during all phases of RF test planning and operations, and identify opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
• 8+ years of experience in RF test engineering, with demonstrated experience leading RF test campaigns from planning through execution and closure
• Experience interpreting RF system requirements and designing end-to-end RF test campaigns that verify functional and performance compliance
• Hands-on experience planning and executing functional and performance RF tests across multiple frequency bands
• Experience selecting, configuring, and calibrating RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, power meters)
• Experience with free-radiating RF compatibility testing, including antenna range testing, co-site interference assessments, and radiated emissions/susceptibility testing
• Experience establishing and maintaining RF test system calibration processes to ensure safety of flight and test hardw