Senior mmWave Phased-Array Antenna Architect

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 197,529 - 276,539; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in California is seeking a senior RF antenna design engineer to lead the design and development of antenna systems for Q-, V-, and E-band applications, driving performance from concept through fabrication and test.

You will own EM simulations with HFSS, CST, and TICRA, collaborate with RFIC and MMIC teams, and oversee prototype fabrication, RF testing, and environmental qualification. A strong background in phased arrays and space-relevant hardware is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of RF antenna design experience or MS with 5+ years in RF antenna design.
• Experience designing antenna elements and antenna-in-package solutions for microwave and mmWave phased-array applications.
• Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and its application to antenna design, particularly phased arrays.
• Proven experience leading the design and development of antennas and associated hardware from concept through validation.
• Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., TICRA, HFSS, or CST).
• Understanding of the trade-offs among analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming architectures.
• Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and anechoic chamber testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of antenna systems, including reflectors, feeds, radiating elements, and sub-reflectors for Q-, V-, and E-band applications.
• Own electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools such as HFSS, CST, and TICRA to optimize antenna performance and drive key design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with RFIC/MMIC, T/R module, DSP, mechanical, and thermal engineers to define requirements and ensure a cohesive system architecture.
• Lead prototype fabrication, assembly, and RF testing activities, including near-field, far-field, and environmental testing.
• Own the full antenna hardware lifecycle, from concept and design through fabrication, characterization, and environmental qualification (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, and radiation testing).
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design analyses, test reports, requirements, and design review materials.

Skills

Antenna design

Phased arrays

EM theory

3D EM simulations

Antenna measurement

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

HFSS

CST

TICRA

Job description

Blue Origin in California is seeking a senior RF antenna design engineer to lead the design and development of antenna systems for Q-, V-, and E-band applications, driving performance from concept through fabrication and test.

You will own EM simulations with HFSS, CST, and TICRA, collaborate with RFIC and MMIC teams, and oversee prototype fabrication, RF testing, and environmental qualification. A strong background in phased arrays and space-relevant hardware is required.