Senior RF Hardware Engineer - Space Systems Test Lead

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a hands-on RF test engineer to lead EMI/EMC testing and multipaction analysis for RF hardware used in lunar missions. You will develop test plans, perform environmental tests, and work closely with design teams to ensure flight readiness.

Role requires a strong background in RF test, EMI/EMC techniques, and hardware verification across card, box, or system levels, with a proactive, collaborative approach to solving issues.

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years aerospace test experience including developing test requirements, plans, procedures, reports and test setups.
• Minimum 5 years hardware test experience of RF and avionics devices at card/box/system level (radios, transceivers, amplifiers, GNSS).
• Experience planning and executing EMI/EMC testing, including radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility, with MIL-STD-461/DO-160 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead EMI/EMC test and validation across RF hardware portfolio.
• Own multipaction analysis and test for high-power RF assemblies in vacuum.
• Lead test readiness, resolve work stoppages, and delegate tasks.
• Interface with labs, facilities, and suppliers for testing.

Skills

RF test

EMI/EMC testing

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Electronic loads

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a hands-on RF test engineer to lead EMI/EMC testing and multipaction analysis for RF hardware used in lunar missions. You will develop test plans, perform environmental tests, and work closely with design teams to ensure flight readiness.

Role requires a strong background in RF test, EMI/EMC techniques, and hardware verification across card, box, or system levels, with a proactive, collaborative approach to solving issues.