Lead RF Communications Engineer – Spacecraft & Missions

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 173,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25%

Top Secret clearance desired

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced RF Communications Engineer to own end-to-end RF systems for national security missions. You will mentor junior engineers, chair reviews, and drive architecture from concept through mission operations.

This role requires leading cross-functional teams and ensuring interoperability across space and ground assets. Responsibilities include system performance ownership, RF test campaigns, and procurement strategy, with travel up to 25% and relocation support.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related technical subject area.
• At least 15 years of avionics and communication systems development and verification.
• Knowledge of communication systems for system design, radios, antennas, RF components, waveforms.
• Experience performing electromagnetic (EM) simulations using HFSS, CST, or TICRA.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or qualified for U.S. work status.

Responsibilities

• Technical authority for RF communications systems and mentor engineers.
• Architect and deploy mission-critical RF communications systems across lifecycle.
• Own end-to-end system performance including link budget and verification.
• Design and execute RF test campaigns across bench, integrated systems, and field.
• Drive procurement strategy from supplier vetting to ongoing management.
• Define and maintain system architecture for next-gen solutions.
• Coordinate interfaces across space relay platforms and ground stations.
• Maintain configuration control and documentation for fast-moving programs.
• Be in the action with hardware integration labs and launches.

Skills

RF communications

System architecture

Leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related technical subject area

M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

DOORS Next Generation

Cameo

Confluence

JIRA

Git

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced RF Communications Engineer to own end-to-end RF systems for national security missions. You will mentor junior engineers, chair reviews, and drive architecture from concept through mission operations.

This role requires leading cross-functional teams and ensuring interoperability across space and ground assets. Responsibilities include system performance ownership, RF test campaigns, and procurement strategy, with travel up to 25% and relocation support.