RF Comms SDR Engineer III

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Avionics, Budgeting, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CDL Driver's License, Circuit Simulation, Communication Systems, Compiled Programming Languages, Compression Algorithms, Computer Firmware, Consumer Electronics, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Design Verification, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Disability Accommodations, Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electronics, Embedded Software, FPGA, Federal Laws and Regulations, Follow Through, Formal Verification, Genetics, Hardware Development, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Lifting, High Reliability, High Reliability Software, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Leadership, Legal, Material Moving, Medical Records, Microcontroller, Military, Mixed Signal Circuits, Mixed Signal IC Design, Multiplexing, Multitasking, Onboarding, Power Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Receivers, Regulations, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Road Tests, SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Schedule Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Signal Integrity, Signal Processing Algorithms, Software Design, Software Development, State Laws and Regulations, System Architecture, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Telemetry, Test Design, Testing, Trade Studies, VHDL Hardware Description Language, Verilog Hardware Description Language, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Wireless Communications

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

This position is in Blue Origin's exciting New Glenn program. As part of the Avionics team, you will design, develop, and verify high-performance Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for the New Glenn flight vehicle. You will lead efforts to develop robust telemetry systems that ensure reliable data transmission during all mission phases, from pre-launch testing through orbital operations. You will be integrated with our rocket program and technical leads to drive requirements definition, modeling, analysis, design, test and production release of on-vehicle launch, flight and power management components and sub-systems. In addition, you will follow avionics designs through formal verification, environmental qualification, release, and participate in flight support activities.

In this leadership role, you will manage cross-functional teams in the development of advanced SDR systems optimized for telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) applications. You'll oversee the entire development lifecycle of mission-critical communication systems that maintain uninterrupted data links between ground stations and flight vehicles during dynamic flight conditions.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact our mission of Millions of People Living and Working in Space for the Benefit of Earth. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field
Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the design, verification, qualification, and production phases of the electronic product lifecycle
5+ years of proven experience in design, development, integration, test and/or operation of complex electronics
Experience with the design of Software Defined Radios
Experience managing SDR development programs for telemetry applications, including bandwidth optimization, modulation schemes, and error correction techniques
Knowledge of telemetry system architectures, including multiplexers, encoders, transmitters, receivers, and ground station equipment
High-speed digital, analog, and/or mixed-signal circuit design, build, and troubleshooting, with understanding of EE principles
Circuit analysis and simulation, such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and logic or P-Spice simulation
Experience in grounding and general board layout principles, including EMI/EMC tradeoffs
RF communication testing or subsystem/component design, with a strong background in RF principles
Experience with telemetry data acquisition systems design and optimization for high-reliability aerospace applications
Proven ability to lead technical teams through complex design challenges and trade studies
Background developing circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products

Desired:

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related subject areas.
10+ years of proven experience in design, development, integration, test and/or operation of complex electronics
Proven successful execution of multiple SDR projects
Experience managing teams developing telemetry systems for launch vehicles or spacecraft
Familiarity with aerospace telemetry standards including IRIG 106, CCSDS, and spectrum management requirements
Experience with real-time telemetry data processing, compression algorithms, and advanced error correction techniques
Knowledge of SDR FPGA development using hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog) and implementation of digital signal processing algorithms Experience specifying and crafting high reliability safety-critical electronics; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254 and similar standards
Background with launch vehicle hardware development, integration, or test
Experience developing embedded software or firmware for 32-bit microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs
Experience with RF link budget analysis and optimization for space-to-ground communications
Demonstrated project management skills, including schedule development, resource allocation, and risk management
Proficiency with scripted and/or compiled languages such as Python and C/C++

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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