RF Test Engineer III

About the Role

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single‑configuration, heavy‑lift orbital launch vehicle designed for human‑capable missions. As an RF Test Engineer in the New Glenn Test group, you will work with RF hardware and software engineers to design equipment for verifying and validating system performance of passive and active RF electronics. You will interface with mechanical design, systems, integration, and software engineering throughout the product lifecycle from conception to flight‑ready hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement analog, digital, and power circuits for RF system products, including software‑defined radios, solid‑state power amplifiers, and low‑noise amplifiers.
• Own the full product lifecycle from concept and design for test equipment supporting functional and environmental testing of flight units.
• Create and review manufacturing documents such as schematics, layouts, and bills of materials.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures covering all functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Execute test procedures in a laboratory setting to verify flight units meet specifications and support root‑cause analysis of discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience developing high‑speed mixed‑signal circuits, including part selection, analysis, simulation, laboratory testing, and troubleshooting, preferably for aerospace applications.
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity, grounding topologies, and equipment layout principles for production applications.
• Experience developing and testing complex electronic systems that combine hardware, firmware, and software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in prototype development, debugging, and lab testing.
• Experience testing RF hardware.

Pay

Base Pay Range for Washington applicants is $130,706.00 – $182,987.70. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
• Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company‑paid holidays
• Potential bonuses and additional benefits based on role type, job level, and individual contributions (subject to change)

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies show some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Blue Origin we value an authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role but your experience isn’t a perfect match, we encourage you to apply.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or asylee.