RF Communications Engineer II - Spacecraft Link Design

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Relocation provided

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States seeks an RF engineer to join the RF Communications team. You will own end-to-end development for next-generation spacecraft RF and optical systems, from concept through manufacturing, test, and on-orbit operations, including specifications, procurement, AI&T execution, and mission support.

This role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities across the full subsystem lifecycle and collaboration with space relay platforms, ground

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related subject area.
• At least 2+ 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 electromagnetic (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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card) or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

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 across all phases of flight.
• Design and execute RF test campaigns spanning bench, integrated systems, and field environments to validate hardware against specifications and ensure full interoperability.
• Drive procurement strategy from supplier vetting and selection through ongoing management, ensuring hardware meets mission requirements.
• Define and maintain system architecture, including sizing and performance parameters for next-generation communications solutions.
• Coordinate interfaces across space relay platforms, ground stations, and internal C&DH/payload subsystems for seamless connectivity.
• Own configuration control and documentation, maintaining diagrams and asset inventories to keep programs on track.
• Support hardware integration labs, vehicle testing, peer reviews, and Launch & Early Operations involvement.

Skills

RF engineering

Communication skills

Collaboration

RF systems knowledge

Avionics & communications

EM simulations

SATCOM experience

Antenna/RF design

Matlab/Simulink

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field

MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

HFSS

CST

TICRA

DOORS Next Generation

Cameo

Confluence

JIRA

Git

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States seeks an RF engineer to join the RF Communications team. You will own end-to-end development for next-generation spacecraft RF and optical systems, from concept through manufacturing, test, and on-orbit operations, including specifications, procurement, AI&T execution, and mission support.

This role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities across the full subsystem lifecycle and collaboration with space relay platforms, ground