Mechanical Engineer, RF Payloads - TeraWave
Core
Lead mechanical design and packaging for RF payload hardware, including phased array antenna structures and RF module packaging, for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite communications network.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (RF payload systems)
Builds
Mechanical structures for phased array antennas and RF payload hardware assemblies for space-based satellite communications
Domain
Aerospace + RF hardware engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design and packaging of complex electronic hardware, structural and thermal analysis, GD&T principles, 3D CAD modeling, cross-functional technical coordination
Preferred skills
thermal management for high-power RF hardware, space-qualified system packaging, phased array antenna mechanical integration, design for manufacturability
Technologies
CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, finite element software tools
Responsibilities
Lead design and packaging of mechanical structures for phased array antennas and RF payload hardware assemblies; Direct thermal management strategies for high-power RF payload electronics; Perform structural and thermal analyses to validate RF payload mechanical designs; Lead architecture trade studies to define mechanical packaging approaches; Serve as technical point of contact for RF payload mechanical design; Provide technical leadership to suppliers and manufacturing partners; Mentor junior and mid-level mechanical engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
