RF Communications Engineer II

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Top Secret clearance desired

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin in Reston, VA is seeking a sharp RF engineer with a foundation in satellite communications and systems engineering. You will own end-to-end RF and optical communications work, from analysis through manufacturing and on-orbit operations.

This role offers broad ownership of system performance, including link budget, phase noise, coverage analyses, and requirements verification, with travel up to 25% and relocation provided.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy mission-critical RF communications systems - from concept through checkout - enabling real-time telemetry, video, and data flows for reusable spacecraft operations
• Own end-to-end system performance, including link budget, phase noise, coverage analyses, and requirements verification

Job description

Application close date:

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.

As part of our RF Communications team, you'll have end-to-end ownership of next-generation spacecraft RF and optical communication systems, from analysis and design through manufacturing, test, and on-orbit operations. This isn't a narrow role - your fingerprints will be on the full subsystem lifecycle, including specifications, procurement, AI&T execution, and mission support.

We're looking for a sharp RF engineer with a foundation in satellite communications and systems engineering who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to lead.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Top Secret clearance desired
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Architect and deploy mission-critical RF communications systems - from concept through checkout - enabling real-time telemetry, video, and data flows for reusable spacecraft operations
• Own end-to-end system performance, including link budget, phase noise, coverage analyses, and requirements verification