Senior RF Communications Architect — Space Systems

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Top Secret clearance desired

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned RF engineer to lead RF communications systems for national security missions. You will own end-to-end system performance from concept to mission operations, guiding design, testing, and verification across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities include overseeing link budgets, phase noise analyses, and end-to-end interoperability, while coordinating procurement and interfaces with space relay platforms and ground stations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred).
• 15+ years of avionics and communication systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority for RF communications systems and mentor engineers.

Skills

RF systems design

Link budget

EM simulations

System verification

Leadership

Education

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

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

HFSS

CST

TICRA

ANSYS STK

DOORS Next

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned RF engineer to lead RF communications systems for national security missions. You will own end-to-end system performance from concept to mission operations, guiding design, testing, and verification across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities include overseeing link budgets, phase noise analyses, and end-to-end interoperability, while coordinating procurement and interfaces with space relay platforms and ground stations.