Lead Space RF Communications Engineer

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 181,626 - 254,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Top Secret clearance desired

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced RF engineer to take technical leadership of RF communications systems for next-generation spacecraft. You will own end-to-end performance, from concept to testing, enabling real-time telemetry and data flows for reusable spacecraft operations. The role requires strong leadership, lifelong learning, and readiness to travel.

Minimum qualification includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 8+ years in avionics and communications, plus EM

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related field required.
• 8+ years in avionics and communication systems development/verification.
• Knowledge of RF systems, antennas, and waveforms.
• Experience with EM simulations (HFSS/CST/TICRA).
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Proven leadership of technical teams and mentoring.
• U.S. citizen or eligible for relevant status.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for RF communications systems, mentoring and reviewing technical work.
• Architect and deploy RF systems for real-time telemetry and data flows.
• Own end-to-end system performance: link budget, phase noise, coverage, verification.
• Design and execute RF test campaigns across bench and field environments.
• Drive procurement strategy and ensure hardware meets mission requirements.
• Define and maintain system architecture and performance parameters.
• Coordinate interfaces across space relay platforms, ground stations, and subsystems.
• Support hardware integration labs, vehicle testing, and reviews.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Graphical communication

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering/Physics

M.S. in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

HFSS

CST

TICRA

ANSYS STK

DOORS Next Generation

Cameo

Confluence

JIRA

Git

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced RF engineer to take technical leadership of RF communications systems for next-generation spacecraft. You will own end-to-end performance, from concept to testing, enabling real-time telemetry and data flows for reusable spacecraft operations. The role requires strong leadership, lifelong learning, and readiness to travel.

Minimum qualification includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 8+ years in avionics and communications, plus EM