Senior RF/mmWave Validation Engineer for Space ASICs

Blue Origin; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10%

Onsite in San Diego, CA

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Senior RF/mmWave & Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer for its Silicon Systems team. You will lead validation of RF/mmWave-ICs, bring up first samples, and scale measurements with automation while coordinating with design, hardware, and software teams.

The role includes owning the RF/mmWave lab, defining calibration practices, and guiding other validation engineers and technicians. Onsite in CA with relocation and travel support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of hands on experience validating and characterizing RF/mmWave-ICs with RF test equipment.
• Experience in full engineering characterization of highly integrated RF/mmWave transceiver ICs.
• Expert knowledge and debugging skills on S-parameters, noise figure, P1dB, IP3, IMD, EVM, and stability metrics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for test/validation automation.
• Working knowledge of digital control interfaces such as SPI, I2C, I3C.
• Familiarity using PCB CAD tools and high-speed PCB design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RF, mmWave, and mixed signal testing using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal generators.
• Establish and expand test automation for bench top characterization of mmWave front end and beamformer devices.
• Analyze, compile, and present test data to the design team for review and action and support test engineers with characterization data for ATE correlation.
• Manage development of evaluation boards and reference design kits supporting silicon validation activities.
• Collaborate with design, hardware, and software teams on debug and system level bring up.
• Own the validation lab, including bench architecture, measurement capability, and calibration practices.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

RF/Microwave Engineering

S-parameters

Noise figure

P1dB

IP3

IMD

EVM

Stability metrics

SPI

I2C

I3C

PCB CAD tools

High-speed PCB design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related technical field

Master's or PhD in RF/Microwave Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal generators

PCB CAD tools

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Senior RF/mmWave & Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer for its Silicon Systems team. You will lead validation of RF/mmWave-ICs, bring up first samples, and scale measurements with automation while coordinating with design, hardware, and software teams.

The role includes owning the RF/mmWave lab, defining calibration practices, and guiding other validation engineers and technicians. Onsite in CA with relocation and travel support.