Senior Reflector/Feed Antenna Engineer - TeraWave

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!  

This role is part of TeraWave, a 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.

As a Senior Antenna Engineer, you will design the physical hardware that forms the backbone of our in-space communication network. You will be a foundational member of a new, in-house team tasked with creating the next generation of high-frequency antennas for Blue Origin’s space vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to own the antenna system design from the ground up, making critical architectural decisions that will directly impact our ability to communicate in deep space.

Join our dynamic team as a Reflector Engineer, where you will play a key role in the design, analysis, simulation, testing, and integration of high-performance reflector antenna systems for our next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. In this role, you will address complex technical challenges related to reflector geometries, feeds, and RF performance, ensuring reliable, high-throughput connectivity for users worldwide.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in RF antenna design or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of experience in RF antenna design.
• Deep expertise in electromagnetic theory and its application to antenna design, particularly for phased arrays.
• Proven experience leading the design and development of parabolic dish antennas and associated hardware, including feed networks, polarizers, and waveguide-based filters.
• Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., TICRA, HFSS, CST).
• Understanding of the trade-offs between different beamforming architectures (analog, digital, hybrid).
• Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and anechoic chamber testing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in RF antenna design or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of experience in RF antenna design.
• Deep expertise in electromagnetic theory and its application to antenna design, particularly for phased arrays.
• Proven experience leading the design of an antenna or phased array system.
• Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., HFSS, CST).
• Understanding of the trade-offs between different beamforming architectures (analog, digital, hybrid).
• Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and anechoic chamber testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electromagnetics or Antennas.
• Track record of taking a complex antenna system from initial concept through to production and successful deployment, ideally for space applications.
• Experience designing and developing high-frequency phased arrays at mm-Wave (e.g., Ka, V, E-band).
• Experience with the design and development of associated hardware, such as feed networks, polarizers, or waveguides.
• Familiarity with RFIC/MMIC technologies and T/R module design considerations.
• Knowledge of array calibration techniques and algorithms.
• Patents or publications in the field of antenna or phased array design.

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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