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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 connectivity with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.
Blue Origin's Silicon Systems team designs the custom ASICs behind TeraWave, including mmWave front end integrated circuits and digital beamformers with high speed interfaces. As a Senior RF/mmWave & Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer, you prove that silicon works on the bench. You bring up first samples, characterize RF and mixed signal performance against specification, build the test automation that scales those measurements, and work with design, hardware, and software engineers to close the issues your data uncovers. You will also be the main owner of the RF/mmWave-IC validation lab, which means you set the bench architecture, select equipment, and define calibration practice. You will be guiding other validation engineers and lab technicians.
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 10% of the time
Interviews will include a technical assessment
This role is based onsite in San Diego, CA, Bay Area, CA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our San Diego site is being developed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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
Minimum 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
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or PhD degree in RF/Microwave Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Experience validating mmWave front end integrated circuits for phased arrays & satellite communication systems
Experience characterizing digital beamformer ASICs and performing phased array calibration measurements
Experience validating high speed digital interfaces & multi-Gbps data converters
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
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