Principal Radar and Radio Frequency Sensors Engineer

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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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of multi-disciplinary engineers, you will be the single threaded leader for development of radar systems for autonomous navigation and other applications for Blue Origin’s spacecraft. You will lead a multidisciplinary team for development of radar and other radio frequency (RF) sensor systems from early concepts to product prototypes to initial flight units. This role is deeply interdisciplinary and requires coordination among a group of internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop, execute, and manage plans for the design, development, test, and qualification of radar sensor systems for autonomous spacecraft navigation

Lead a team of engineers and technicians across multiple product teams to guide the design and development, and deliver qualified radar and RF sensor product solutions on schedule and budget

Work with guidance, navigation and control (GN&C) and other product teams to identify needs for radar systems, support formulation of sensor architectures, and deliver radar product definitions that meet navigation requirements

Serve as subject matter expert on radar systems and other RF sensor applications

Routinely collaborate with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other teams within the company to ensure smooth execution of the development efforts

Identify cross-cutting capabilities and needs across Blue Origin, consolidate demand, and formulate efficient strategies for development of radar and RF sensor capabilities

Work with the GN&C and other product teams to understand their product portfolio, long term applicability, and inform development of their RF sensor and navigation product roadmaps

Develop RF sensor product evolution plans and strategies, execute projects for their continuous improvement, and oversee their infusion in to our spacecraft

Relentlessly look for opportunities to increase performance, enable new capabilities and bolder missions, reduce cost, and reduce cycle time/production time

Minimum Qualifications:

M.S. in Physics, electrical engineering or related areas of study
10+ years of experience in end to end development of RF sensor systems

Demonstrated experience in leading teams for the development, prototyping, testing of complex radio frequency sensors or instruments for aerospace, automotive, or robotics

Proficiency of fundamentals of RF system development - radar system design and analysis, radar principles, and experience in RF system modeling and simulation

Deep knowledge of RF sensor components, and analysis equipment

Experience in waveform design, signal processing techniques and algorithms for radar sensor measurements such as altimetry and Doppler velocimetry

Experience in product schedule, cost, delivery, and supplier management

Ability to challenge status-quo, break down issues to their fundamental elements, and drive efficient product solutions with emphasis on long term goals and product sustainability

Excellent verbal communication skills to influence a variety of direct and indirect stakeholders.

Strong technical background or technical writing experience.

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Physics, Aerospace Engineering with focus on RF engineering and digital signal…