Sr Validation Engineer; RF, mmWave & Mixed-Signal; TeraWave

Position: Sr Validation Engineer (RF, mmWave & Mixed-Signal) - TeraWave
Sr Validation Engineer (RF, mmWave & Mixed-Signal) - Tera Wave### Sr Validation Engineer (RF, mmWave & Mixed-Signal) - Tera Wave Apply :
San Diego, CA:
Cupertino, CA:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R74213

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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!  Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based connectivity with Tera Wave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth.

This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.

Blue Origin's Silicon Systems team designs the custom ASICs behind Tera Wave, including mmWave front end integrated circuits and digital beamformers with high speed interfaces. As a Senior RF/mmWave & Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer, you prove that silicon works on the bench. You bring up first samples, characterize RF and mixed signal performance against specification, build the test automation that scales those measurements, and work with design, hardware, and software engineers to close the issues your data uncovers.

You will also be the main owner of the RF/mmWave-IC validation lab, which means you set the bench architecture, select equipment, and define calibration practice. You will be guiding other validation engineers and lab technicians.  
** Special Mentions
*** Relocation provided
* Travel expected up to 10% of the time
* Interviews will include a technical assessment
* This role is based onsite in San Diego, CA, Bay Area, CA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our San Diego site is being developed.  
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*** Conduct RF, mmWave, and mixed signal testing using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal generators
* Establish and expand test automation for bench top characterization of mmWave front end and beam former devices
* Analyze, compile, and present test data to the design team for review and action and support test engineers with characterization data for ATE correlation
* Manage development of evaluation boards and reference design kits supporting silicon validation activities
* Collaborate with design, hardware, and software teams on debug and system level bring up
* Own the validation lab, including bench architecture, measurement capability, and calibration practices
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related technical field
* 7+ years of hands on experience validating and characterizing RF/mmWave-ICs with RF test equipment.
* Experience in full engineering characterization of highly integrated RF/mmWave transceiver ICs
* Expert knowledge and debugging skills on S-parameters, noise figure, P1dB, IP3, IMD, EVM, and stability metrics
* Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for test/validation automation
* Working knowledge of digital control interfaces such as SPI, I2C, I3C
* Familiarity using PCB CAD tools and high-speed PCB design fundamentals
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Master's or PhD degree in RF/Microwave Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
* Experience validating mmWave front end integrated circuits for phased arrays & satellite communication systems
* Experience characterizing digital beam former ASICs and performing phased array…