RF/mmWave Product Engineer - TeraWave

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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!  

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Product Engineer to own the production release of advanced RF/mmWave Front-End ICs (FEICs) and complementary mixed-signal and digital ASICs for our TeraWave team. Sitting at the intersection of product engineering, test engineering, and validation engineering, you will guide new products from tape-out through qualification, characterization, engineering validation, and high-volume production—directly influencing schedule attainment, yield, and cost structure. You will be the single owner accountable for the silicon release, stepping into every stage of the production flow including qualification, characterization, ATE test development, engineering validation, excursion management, and failure analysis. Your work will contribute to Blue Origin's mission of enabling millions to live and work in space for the betterment of Earth by integrating technology from various product lines to advance space-based communication.

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; the Bay Area, CA; or Renton, WA. A temporary remote work exception is approved while our Bay Area and San Diego sites are being developed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Take full ownership of the product release, guiding new FEICs and ASICs from compliance to production while ensuring adherence to rigorous development process.
• Formulate and execute plans for product characterization, qualification, and ATE testing in line with internal guidelines and JEDEC standards.
• Drive measurements/data collection and statistical analysis for characterization, qualification, correlation, production test-limit setting, and any other specialized testing for datasheet parameters.
• Lead engineering validation efforts, correlating bench, ATE, and system-level results to qualify silicon against datasheet and mission requirements.
• Own failure analysis across the production lifecycle—coordinating with design, OSATs, and labs to root-cause yield, reliability, and field issues and to drive corrective actions.
• Spearhead cost reductions through yield improvement and test-time optimizations.
• Review NPI-related hardware designs (load boards, probe cards, characterization and validation boards).
• Validate production test solutions in partnership with test engineers.
• Manage excursions, including low-yield events.
• Operate as a key interface between the development team, external partners, and backend operations and OSATs.
• Define KPIs, monitor overall product performance, and deliver regular KPI reporting.
• Continuously identify enhancements to the NPI process, focusing on efficiency and reduction of overhead.
• Act as a mentor to junior team members, fostering technical and professional growth.
• Provide semiconductor production expertise on strategic projects that support the broader TeraWave and Blue Origin business.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or MS and 10+ years of IC product engineering / product development experience, including bringing new products from definition to production release.
• Demonstrated experience owning product releases through characterization, qualification, and reliability testing.
• Expertise in RF theory and application, with hands-on knowledge of operating and testing RFIC and mixed-signal products for satellite applications.
• Advanced knowledge of IC manufacturing processes and failure analysis techniques.
• Strong statistical analysis capability, with knowledge of JMP, Gauge R&R, limit setting, and DOE methodology.
• Bench evaluation skills with proficiency in Python or similar scripting language.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in parallel and to schedule with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong critical-thinking skills to troubleshoot a wide variety of challenging issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PHD degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in RFIC and mixed signal IC production and managing complex IC development projects.
• Experience with QV-band / mmWave front-end ICs, beamformers, and phased-array implementations.
• Knowledge of operation and testing of RFIC and mixed-signal products for wireless and satellite applications.
• Direct experience interfacing with OSATs and backend operations through NPI bring-up and production ramp.
• Experience mentoring early-career engineers.

 

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85 WA applicants is $230,398.00 - $322,556.85

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

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• 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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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.

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