Lead RF Communications Engineer for Spacecraft

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Top Secret clearance desired

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin's RF Communications team seeks an experienced engineer to own end-to-end RF systems for national security missions. You will lead technical reviews, design mission-critical links, and drive integration across spacecraft and ground interfaces, while mentoring junior engineers.

Relocation is provided; top secret clearance desired; travel up to 25% expected. The role is based in Reston, VA, with a focus on scalable, safe, reusable spacecraft communications.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related technical subject area.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in avionics and communication systems development and verification.
• Knowledge of communication systems for system design, radios, antennas, RF components, waveforms.
• Experience performing EM simulations using HFSS, CST, or TICRA to optimize antenna performance and coverage.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of technical teams with emphasis on mentoring junior engineers.
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or eligible status.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for RF communications systems and mentor junior engineers.
• Architect and deploy mission-critical RF communications systems from concept through checkout.
• Own end-to-end system performance including link budget and coverage analyses.
• Design and execute RF test campaigns across bench, integrated systems, and field environments.
• Drive procurement strategy from supplier vetting through ongoing management.
• Define and maintain system architecture for next-generation communications solutions.
• Coordinate interfaces across space relay platforms, ground stations, and internal subsystems.
• Own configuration control and documentation for fast-moving programs.

Skills

RF communications

EM simulations

Communication skills

Team leadership

Security clearance eligibility

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering/Physics

M.S. in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

HFSS

CST

TICRA

Job description

Blue Origin's RF Communications team seeks an experienced engineer to own end-to-end RF systems for national security missions. You will lead technical reviews, design mission-critical links, and drive integration across spacecraft and ground interfaces, while mentoring junior engineers.

Relocation is provided; top secret clearance desired; travel up to 25% expected. The role is based in Reston, VA, with a focus on scalable, safe, reusable spacecraft communications.