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Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-basedconnectivitywithTeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6Tbpsanywhere on Earth.This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.
Blue Origin's Silicon Systems team designs the custom ASICs behind TeraWave, including mmWave front end integrated circuits and digital beamformers with high speed interfaces. As a Senior RF/mmWave & Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer, you prove that silicon works on the bench. You bring up first samples, characterize RF and mixed signal performance against specification, build the test automation that scales those measurements, and work with design, hardware, and software engineers to close the issues your data uncovers. You will also be the main owner of the RF/mmWave-IC validation lab, which means you set the bench architecture, select equipment, and define calibration practice. You will be guiding other validation engineers and lab technicians.
Special Mentions
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 10% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- This role is based onsite in San Diego, CA, Bay Area, CA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our San Diego site is being developed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conduct RF, mmWave, and mixed signal testing using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal generators
- Establish and expand test automation for bench top characterization of mmWave front end and beamformer devices
- Analyze, compile, and present test data to the design team for review and action and support test engineers with characterization data for ATE correlation
- Manage development of evaluation boards and reference design kits supporting silicon validation activities
- Collaborate with design, hardware, and software teams on debug and system level bring up
- Own the validation lab, including bench architecture, measurement capability, and calibration practices
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related technical field
- 7+ years of hands on experience validating and characterizing RF/mmWave-ICs with RF test equipment.
- Experience in full engineering characterization of highly integrated RF/mmWave transceiver ICs
- Expert knowledge and debugging skills on S-parameters, noise figure, P1dB, IP3, IMD, EVM, and stability metrics
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for test/validation automation
- Working knowledge of digital control interfaces such as SPI, I2C, I3C
- Familiarity using PCB CAD tools and high-speed PCB design fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or PhD degree in RF/Microwave Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience validating mmWave front end integrated circuits for phased arrays & satellite communication systems
- Experience characterizing digital beamformer ASICs and performing phased array calibration measurements
- Experience validating high speed digital interfaces & multi-Gbps data converters
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.
Benefits
- Benefits include: 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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results, or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
