Senior Beamforming and Calibration Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Acceptance Testing, Affirmative Action, Algorithms, Amplitude, Antenna, CDL Driver's License, Calibration, Computer Engineering, Develop Methodologies, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Disability Accommodations, Electrical Engineering, FPGA, Federal Laws and Regulations, Field Trials, Genetics, Graphic Design, Hardware Debugging, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Legal, MATLAB, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Near Field Communication (NFC), Onboarding, Performance Analysis, Performance Modeling, Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Road Tests, Satellite Communications, Signal Processing, Signal Processing Algorithms, Spectrum Analyzers, State Laws and Regulations, System Architecture, Test Automation, Testing, VHDL Hardware Description Language, Verilog Hardware Description Language

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!

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As a Senior Beamforming and Calibration Engineer at Blue Origin, you will be a key technical contributor to our phased array antenna systems, focusing on the critical aspects of beamforming implementation and array calibration. You will work at the intersection of DSP algorithm development and hardware realization, ensuring our beamforming systems achieve optimal performance in the space environment.

This role requires both theoretical depth and practical hands-on experience. You will be responsible for translating advanced beamforming concepts into efficient FPGA/ASIC implementations while developing the calibration techniques necessary to maintain array performance over temperature, time, and operational conditions. This is a rare opportunity to work on state-of-the-art electronically steered arrays that will enable the future of space communications.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement digital beamforming architectures for phased array systems, including time-domain and frequency-domain beamformers
Develop and optimize calibration algorithms for phased arrays, addressing amplitude/phase errors, mutual coupling effects, and environmental variations
Design beam steering algorithms and implement null-steering capabilities for interference mitigation
Create MATLAB/Python models for beamforming performance prediction and calibration strategy validation
Oversee the translation of beamforming algorithms to FPGA/ASIC implementations, working closely with digital designers on fixed-point optimization
Develop test procedures and automated calibration routines for array characterization and production testing
Analyze beamformer performance using measured data, identifying and resolving performance anomalies
Support RF and antenna engineers in the characterization of array patterns and validation of beamforming capabilities

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field with 7+ years of experience in phased array systems, beamforming, or radar/communications
Deep understanding of array signal processing theory including beamforming, DOA estimation, and adaptive algorithms
Experience with phased array calibration techniques and measurement systems
Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm development and system modeling
Understanding of digital beamforming implementations (FPGA/ASIC architectures)
Familiarity with RF measurement equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers, antenna test ranges)

Preferred Qualifications:

M.S. or Ph.D. in a related field with focus on array signal processing
Experience with space-based or airborne phased array systems
Knowledge of advanced beamforming techniques
Hands-on experience with antenna pattern measurements and near-field/far-field testing
Experience with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog) and hardware debugging
Background in satellite communications or electronically scanned arrays for SATCOM
Familiarity with over-the-air (OTA) testing and anechoic chamber measurements

Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45
WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

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

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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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