Senior Phased Array Antenna Engineer - TeraWave
$156802/y-$219522/y
Blue Origin2 days ago
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Summary
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Phased Array Antenna Engineer to join their TeraWave team in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves designing high-frequency phased array antennas for in-space communication networks.
About the Role
As a Senior Phased Array Antenna Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design of advanced phased array antennas, defining system-level RF architectures, guiding electromagnetic simulations, collaborating with various engineering teams, overseeing the hardware lifecycle, and mentoring other engineers to ensure technical excellence.
About You
Required:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience in RF antenna design or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5+ 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:
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Blue Origin
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Los Angeles, CA