Antenna Design Engineer III - TeraWave

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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 Level III Antenna Design 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 work on the antenna system design from the ground up. Join our dynamic team as a Engineer, where you will play a key role in the design, analysis, simulation, testing, and integration of high-performance 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and its application to antenna design, particularly phased arrays
• Proven experience supporting the design and development of antennas and associated hardware
• 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

Nice To Haves

• M.S. 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 antennas at mm-Wave (Q, V, E-band)
• Familiarity with RFIC/MMIC technologies and T/R module design considerations
• Knowledge of array calibration techniques and algorithms
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or wireless communication systems

Responsibilities

• Support design and develop antenna systems, including reflectors, feeds, radiating elements and sub-reflectors (Q, V and E-bands)
• Perform critical electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools like HFSS, CST, and TICRA to optimize antenna performance
• Collaborate closely with RFIC/MMIC, T/R module, DSP, mechanical, and thermal engineers to define requirements and ensure a cohesive system design
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, and RF testing (near-field, far-field, and environmental testing)
• Support the entire hardware lifecycle, guiding the fabrication, characterization, and environmental qualification (e.g., thermal-vac, vibration, radiation) of antenna systems
• Document designs, analyses, and test results in technical reports and reviews

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level