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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!
This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.
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!
The role is part of the Blue National Security (BNS) business unit, which is focused on delivering advanced space capabilities in support of our nation's most critical national security missions.
As a Principal Space RF Communications Architect within the Advanced Capabilities organization, you will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for defining and driving end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs. You will shape the communications backbone of next-generation space systems — from TT&C and crosslinks to mission data links — and influence program direction from concept through execution. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role at the forefront of Blue Origin's national security mission.
Special Mentions:
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available.
Travel: Up to 25% travel may be required depending on work location and program needs.
Clearance: An active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required. TS//SCI is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Define and own end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs, including Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) , crosslinks , and mission data links
Lead architecture trades and system-level analyses to evaluate frequency bands, waveforms, link budgets, modulation schemes, and antenna configurations
Develop and maintain communications architecture documentation including concept of operations (CONOPS), interface control documents (ICDs), and architecture definition documents (ADDs)
Collaborate with mission engineering, systems engineering, payload, and ground systems teams to ensure end-to-end communications compatibility and performance
Engage with government customers, program offices, and external stakeholders to capture requirements, present architectures, and influence program direction
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to RF and communications engineers across the Advanced Capabilities organization
Support proposal development, including technical volumes, basis of estimates, and architecture white papers for National Security Space pursuits
Identify and assess emerging RF technologies, standards, and threat environments relevant to national security space communications
Ensure compliance with applicable government standards, spectrum regulations, and security requirements (e.g., COMSEC, TRANSEC, ITAR)
Partner with the Mission Engineering & Architecture leadership team to align communications architectures with broader mission and system-level strategies
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
12+ years of experience in RF systems engineering, communications systems design, or related disciplines, with demonstrated…