Reflector/Feed Antenna Engineer - TeraWave
Core
Lead end-to-end design and development of high-frequency reflector antenna systems for Blue Origin's in-space communication architecture, ensuring performance for deep-space and LEO constellations.
Role type
Senior IC RF antenna engineer (mm-wave reflector/feed systems)
Builds
High-gain E-band reflector antenna systems and mm-wave feed chains for satellite communications
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / mm-wave RF
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Reflector architecture design (Cassegrain/Gregorian/Offset-fed), mm-wave feed chain design (corrugated horns, OMTs, diplexers), EM simulation (PO/GTD, full-wave solvers), mechanical/thermal sensitivity analysis, anechoic chamber testing, vendor management for E-band fabrication
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in EE with mm-wave focus, E-band flight heritage, component-level expertise (OMTs, septum polarizers), tolerance/POGO analysis, advanced manufacturing (CNC micro-milling, additive manufacturing), low-CTE material science
Technologies
GRASP, TICRA, HFSS, CST, VNA
Responsibilities
Lead design and trade studies for high-gain reflector systems meeting strict gain and beamwidth requirements; Own the mm-Wave feed chain design including dual-circular polarization support; Model large-aperture performance using PO/GTD and full-wave solvers; Perform mechanical and thermal sensitivity analyses on surface RMS error and structural deformation; Work with Mechanical and Thermal teams to select low-CTE materials; Define test plans and lead anechoic-chamber characterization of flight hardware; Interface with specialized E-band fabrication vendors to ensure manufactability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
