Senior Satellite EGSE Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options for regular employees

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced EGSE engineer to design, integrate, and automate test systems for satellite assembly and verification. You will define requirements, collaborate across RF, avionics, and flight software teams, and lead automated testing campaigns to support high-volume production.

The role emphasizes hands-on work on the production floor, rigorous configuration control, and continuous improvement of test workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of EGSE design, development, and integration experience in aerospace or satellite systems.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment incl. VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and channel emulators.
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams in fast-paced development environments.
• Ability to define EGSE requirements and interface control documents from system-level specs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate EGSE hardware/software for satellite assembly, integration, and test across production lifecycles.
• Define architecture and interfaces in coordination with systems, avionics, RF, payload, and flight software teams.
• Develop automated test sequences and scripts to support high-volume satellite production workflows.
• Execute RF test campaigns on phased array antennas and characterize beam steering, EIRP, and gain patterns.
• Maintain configuration control and calibration status across all EGSE assets.
• Author/test procedures, interface control documents, and test readiness reviews.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for test anomalies across subsystems.
• Scale test infrastructure with production rate increases and plan EGSE roadmap deliverables.
• Work hands-on with hardware on the production floor during integration/test campaigns.

Skills

EGSE design

RF test experience

Systems integration

Leadership

Automation/test software

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Vector Network Analyzers

Channel Emulators

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! Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate EGSE hardware and software to support satellite assembly, integration, and test across all phases of production.
• Define EGSE architecture and interface requirements in coordination with systems, avionics, RF, payload, and flight software teams.
• Develop and maintain automated test sequences and scripts to support high-volume, repeatable satellite production workflows.
• Execute and support RF test campaigns on phased array antenna systems — characterizing beam steering, EIRP, gain patterns, and link performance using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and channel emulators.
• Maintain configuration control and calibration status across all assigned EGSE assets.
• Author and execute test procedures, interface control documents, and test readiness reviews.
• Track and drive closure on test anomalies, working across subsystem teams to identify root cause and verify corrective action.
• Support the scaling of test infrastructure as production rate increases — identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and executing on EGSE roadmap deliverables.
• Work hands‑on with hardware on the production floor during satellite integration and test campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in EGSE design, development, and integration for aerospace or satellite systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing and integrating RF test systems, including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, channel emulators, and power meters.
• Hands‑on experience with phased array antenna test and characterization including beam steering verification, gain measurement, EIRP, and radiation pattern testing.
• Working knowledge of RF system fundamentals including link budgets, noise figure, return loss, gain flatness, and spurious emissions.
• Experience with automated test software development using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to define EGSE requirements and interface control documents from system‑level specifications.
• Experience with hardware and software configuration management processes for EGSE systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with high-volume or production satellite EGSE operations and test flow optimization.
• Experience with active phased array antenna systems, including T/R module characterization, element‑level calibration, and beamforming verification.
• Familiarity with satellite communication frequency bands (Ka, Ku, V, optical) and associated RF test methodologies.
• Experience with over‑the‑air (OTA) test chambers, near‑field antenna ranges, and compact antenna test ranges (CATRs).
• Familiarity with RF channel emulation and fading simulation for link performance validation.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate across disciplines in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Experience with ESD control, contamination control, and cleanroom operations for satellite hardware integration.
• Ability to work flexible hours during critical integration and test campaigns.
• Knowledge of relevant RF standards and test methodologies (ITU, ETSI, MIL‑STD‑461, IEEE 149).
• Experience supporting satellite‑level FMEA, hazard analysis, or safety reviews in an EGSE or I&T environment.
• Previous lead or management experience within an EGSE or systems integration organization.
• Experience with real‑time test platforms and data acquisition systems (National Instruments PXI/PXIe, Keysight VXI, or equivalent).

Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90 WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 Other site ranges may differ.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required

For all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).

Paid Time Off

Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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