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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 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.
The role is part of the Blue National Security business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.
As an RF Systems Engineer III within the Advanced Capabilities organization, you will support a broad portfolio of civil, commercial, and National Security Space programs across the business unit. Working closely with the Chief Communications Architect , you will help shape the future of spacecraft communications — from early-stage architecture development through system-level requirements definition and flow-down to spacecraft development teams. This is a high-impact, highly visible role at the intersection of mission engineering and cutting-edge RF communications technology.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and passion for space to positively impact our mission of Millions of People Living and Working in Space for the Benefit of Earth. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions:
Relocation assistance is available for candidates who qualify
Travel expectation: less than 25%
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Collaborate with the Chief Communications Architect to develop end-to-end RF communications system architectures for spacecraft across civil, commercial, and National Security Space programs
Develop and maintain initial RF link budgets for space-to-ground and crosslink communications across a range of mission profiles and orbital regimes
Define and develop system-level RF specifications and flow them down to spacecraft development teams for further design, integration, and delivery
Design and support testing of spacecraft Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) systems and mission data systems
Perform RF systems analysis and trade studies , including modulation schemes, frequency band selection, antenna coverage, and link margin optimization
Support requirements definition, traceability, and verification across the RF communications subsystem lifecycle
Conduct performance analysis for missions spanning Earth-centered orbits (LEO, MEO, GEO) as well as deep space environments including cislunar and Mars
Engage with internal spacecraft development teams and external partners to ensure RF system designs meet mission requirements
Contribute to technical reviews and provide subject matter expertise on RF communications topics
Support proposal development and new business capture activities across the business unit
Stay current with emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in spacecraft RF communications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering , or a closely related technical field
5+ years of hands-on experience in RF systems engineering, including design, analysis, integration, and/or test of spacecraft communications systems
Demonstrated experience developing RF link budgets and performing end-to-end communications system analysis
Working knowledge of spacecraft TT&C subsystem architectures , including transmitters, receivers, transponders,…