RF Radio Responsible Engineer

## 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 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. ## Job Description This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit.

To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will lead the concept development, hardware and firmware development, test and integration, and transfer from development hardware to production for the radio products.

As the Single Threaded Leader for the radio products, you will be responsible for oversight and execution for the efficient hardware bring-up, functional characterization, environmental exposure, and qualification, and you will be responsible for ensuring both the hardware and the records meet engineering and quality requirements upon test completion.

You will also serve as the technical bridge between the product engineers and the vehicle system level team.

This is a multi-disciplinary and hands-on role to be able to deliver radio products under an aggressive schedule to the lunar landers. ## Responsibilities include but are not limited to - Serve as the technical authority for radio frequency (RF) software defined radios operating from UHF through Ka-Band - Lead a multi-disciplinary team (electrical, RF, software, FPGA, test, mechanical) in the vertical integration of software defined radios under an aggressive schedule - Develop and review RF requirements for various lunar vehicles, assess mitigation techniques , review test plans/procedures for EMI/EMC, and environmental tests - Lead the handoff of the radio products from development to production - Technical bridge between the radio product team and the vehicle system engineers - Support Design and Systems Engineers in RF and avionics hardware design and verification plan development, and advocate for design-for-testability at both the card and box level - Work with Hardware and Software Design Engineers to design, build, and verify custom Automated Test Equipment, including RF test benches, fixtures, cabling, and calibration approaches - Support schedule development and resource coordination, including test facility, chamber, and equipment scheduling - Lead test readiness efforts, resolve work stoppages, and delegate supporting tasks - Troubleshoot test anomalies real-time and identify test article and test equipment non-conformances - Lead anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and development of recovery plans - Generate test record summaries and support generation of verification artifacts - Interface with internal and external test facilities, labs, and suppliers for chamber time, specialty testing, and third-party compliance activities ## Minimum Qualifications - Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field - Minimum 3 years of RF communications system design for the space environment - Minimum 3 years of qualifying space hardware for the space environment - Minimum 3 years demonstrated aerospace test experience including: developing test requirements, plans, procedures, reports, and associated test equipment/test setups; operating and troubleshooting test setups and test articles; participating in environmental testing including Shock/Vibration, Thermal Cycles, Vacuum, and/or EMI/EMC - Familiarity with digital communication systems, spread spectrum, and modulation types such as PSK, APSK, and QAM, and with modulated signal test methods - Minimum 3 years demonstrated hardware test experience of RF and avionics devices at the card, box, or system level (e.g., radios and transceivers, power amplifiers, radar, GNSS/navigation, RF distribution, Command & Control, Power, Input/Output) - Working knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques: grounding and bonding, shielding, filtering, cable routing and shield termination, and enclosure design - Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment, including vector network analyzers, spectrum and signal analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and electronic loads - Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle - Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills - Ability to work with multi-functional teams such as mechanical, systems, and operations to partner for the best test implementation solutions - 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 ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience testing space-grade or high-reliability hardware to qualification and acceptance standards such as GSFC-STD-7000 (GEVS), MIL-STD-1540, SMC-S-016, or ECSS - Experience with CCSDS protocols - Experience developing, designing, and/or verifying custom Automated Test Equipment - Experience working with Python for instrument control and data analysis (SCPI, VISA, GPIB) - Familiarity with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems - Familiarity with git, JIRA, Windchill - Demonstrated experience planning and executing EMI/EMC testing, including radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility, with working knowledge of MIL-STD-461, DO-160, or equivalent standards - Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x-S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.n standards ## Base Pay Range for VA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 ## Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. ## Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. ## Background Check - Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check - Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation - Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicl