Senior RF Communications Architect – Space Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 173,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock options

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a senior RF engineer to own end‑to‑end RF communications systems for national security missions within Blue National Security (BNS). You will lead technical teams, perform link budget analyses, and drive RF design from concept through mission operations on the Blue Ring platform and other spacecraft initiatives.

The role requires a strong background in satellite communications, RF components, and EM simulations, with a track record of leadership in fast‑paced

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• 15+ years of avionics and communications systems experience.
• Knowledge of radios, antennas, RF components, and waveforms.
• EM simulations using HFSS, CST, or TICRA.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication.
• Proven leadership of technical teams and mentoring.
• U.S. citizen or eligible for required status.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority for RF systems and mentor engineers.
• Architect and deploy RF communications systems from concept to operations.
• Own end-to-end system performance including link budgets and coverage.
• Design and execute RF test campaigns across bench and field environments.
• Drive procurement strategy for RF hardware and subsystems.
• Define system architecture and derive performance requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces across space relay platforms and ground stations.
• Maintain configuration control and detailed documentation.

Skills

RF engineering

Systems engineering

Leadership

Communication

Antenna design

RF system analysis

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

M.S./Ph.D. preferred

Tools

HFSS

CST

TICRA

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a senior RF engineer to own end‑to‑end RF communications systems for national security missions within Blue National Security (BNS). You will lead technical teams, perform link budget analyses, and drive RF design from concept through mission operations on the Blue Ring platform and other spacecraft initiatives.

The role requires a strong background in satellite communications, RF components, and EM simulations, with a track record of leadership in fast‑paced