Sr Electrical Engineer - RF Systems - Lunar Permanence

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. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. We are building sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Blue Origin's Lunar RF Systems group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will work with a team of RF hardware, antenna, DSP, FPGA, and software engineers to design mixed-signal electronics for space-rated communications products. You'll interface with mechanical design, test, systems, integration, and software engineering disciplines throughout the product lifecycle—from conception to flight-ready hardware. We are looking for someone with technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement analog, digital, and power circuits for RF systems products, including software-defined radios, solid-state power amplifiers, and low-noise amplifiers.
• Own the full product lifecycle from concept and design through manufacturing, test, and flight readiness, ensuring quality and performance at every stage.
• Design, manufacture, and checkout custom high-reliability PCBs for RF Systems applications.
• Develop efficient power management solutions, such as DC/DC converters, for high-performance, compact, or harsh environments.
• Perform comprehensive parts stress and worst-case circuit analysis to ensure robustness under extreme conditions.
• Create and review manufacturing documents, including 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 boards meet specifications and perform root-cause analysis on discrepancies.
• Coordinate across disciplines, including thermal and mechanical analyses and radiation testing.
• Work closely with the Technical Program Management team for parts selection, procurement, vendor selection, and schedule updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience developing high-speed mixed-signal circuits, including part selection, analysis, simulation, laboratory testing, and troubleshooting, preferably for aerospace applications.
• Experience with circuit design, analysis, and PCB layout for high-speed ADCs, DACs, PLLs, DDRs, NAND/NOR flash memory, and FPGAs.
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity, grounding topologies, and PCB layout principles for high-speed digital applications.
• Experience with Worst-case analysis, circuit Finite Element Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience with signal and power integrity simulation tools such as Hyperlynx or Ansys SIWave.
• Experience developing and testing complex electronic systems combining hardware, firmware, and software.
• Experience with schematic-capture and PCB layout for high-density, complex PCBs using Altium Designer (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science or equivalent experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience developing and implementing RF circuits for space-rated communications products.
• Familiarity with EEE-INST-002 parts classification, selection of radiation-hardness-assured components, and radiation-mitigation strategies.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams for up-screening and qualification of automotive-grade parts for space environments.
• Proficiency with scripting, programming, and analysis/modeling tools: Python, MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE (or similar).
• Experience with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) acceptance testing.
• Extensive experience in prototype development, debug, and test in a lab environment. RF hardware testing experience is a plus.

Pay

• Base pay range for CO applicants: $144,179.00 – $201,849.90
• Base pay range for WA applicants: $156,802.00 – $219,522.45
• Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all 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
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and other discretionary rewards (dependent on role and job level)

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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. Background checks are required for all positions, with additional checks (e.g., DBIDS, DOT physical, drug testing, or Merchant Mariner Credential) depending on the role.