RF Test Engineering Lead - Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

23h•Onsite

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As an RF test engineering lead, you will own the full RF test strategy for our Lunar Transfer Stage, driving the planning, development, and execution of RF test campaigns that are critical to safe and successful human lunar missions. We are looking for someone to apply their deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and unwavering commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
8+ years of experience in RF test engineering, with demonstrated experience leading RF test campaigns from planning through execution and closure
Experience interpreting RF system requirements and designing end-to-end RF test campaigns that verify functional and performance compliance
Hands-on experience planning and executing functional and performance RF tests across multiple frequency bands
Experience selecting, configuring, and calibrating RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, power meters)
Experience with free-radiating RF compatibility testing, including antenna range testing, co-site interference assessments, and radiated emissions/susceptibility testing
Experience establishing and maintaining RF test system calibration processes to ensure safety of flight and test hardware protection
Experience working on rapid development programs, driving process development and test infrastructure build-up in parallel with hardware development
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Experience with space vehicle RF system testing, including communications, navigation, ranging, and proximity operations RF systems
Experience with integrated vehicle RF testing in relevant environments (thermal vacuum, acoustic, EMI/EMC)
Experience participating in NASA technical reviews, including TRRs and FRRs
Experience with RF link budget analysis and assessing test data against predicted RF performance margins
Familiarity with EMI/EMC standards and their application to spaceflight hardware test
Experience with RF test automation, scripting, or data acquisition and control systems
Experience with hazardous RF operations, including high-power RF transmitter safety and RF radiation hazard controls

Responsibilities

Own the full RF test campaign lifecycle — from requirements interpretation and test campaign design through execution, data reduction, analysis, and closure
Interpret RF system and subsystem requirements and translate them into comprehensive test strategies and verification approaches, including selection and configuration of RF test equipment
Plan and execute functional and performance RF test campaigns across multiple frequency bands, including free-radiating RF compatibility testing such as antenna pattern measurements, link margin verification, and RF interference assessments
Establish and maintain RF test system calibration processes and traceability to ensure measurement integrity and safety of flight and test hardware
Develop, review, and approve test plans, test procedures, and test reports for RF verification activities
Lead test readiness reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and anomaly investigations for RF test campaigns
Coordinate test crews, RF test support equipment, facility configurations, and scheduling across integrated test events
Proactively prepare and communicate status updates within the organization and with direct customers
Enforce and champion safety policies during all phases of RF test planning and operations, and identify opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings