Sr. Electircal Engineer, RF Payloads - TeraWave
Core
Lead electrical engineering efforts for RF payload hardware supporting Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite communications network, bridging high-speed digital logic and phased array antenna systems.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (RF payload hardware)
Builds
RF payload hardware for a multi-orbit satellite constellation delivering up to 6 Tbps global connectivity
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
High-speed mixed-signal PCB layout, power delivery network design, RF system simulation and analysis, hardware debugging and validation, architecture trade studies
Preferred skills
RF concepts (impedance matching, shielding), satellite communication protocols, FPGA/SoC hardware architecture, regulatory compliance testing, thermal management for high-power boards
Technologies
Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Xilinx/AMD Zynq SoCs, Altera/Intel FPGAs, high-speed ARM processors, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes
Responsibilities
Develop multi-layer high-density interconnect PCB designs, design efficient power systems (PoE, DC-DC converters, PMICs), lead simulation and analysis to minimize noise/crosstalk/EMI, lead architecture trade studies, serve as technical point of contact for RF payload hardware, direct physical bring-up and functional lab testing, provide technical leadership to suppliers and vendors, mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
