Senior RF Communications Engineer – Spacecraft Link Systems

Blue Origin; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 197,529 - 276,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Top Secret clearance desired

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced RF Engineer to lead end-to-end RF communications development for next-generation spacecraft. You will oversee design, testing, and deployment of high-performance RF and optical links for real-time telemetry and data flows, collaborating across teams to ensure mission success.

The role emphasizes systems engineering, leadership of technical teams, and hands-on lab and on-orbit readiness in a fast-paced environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related technical subject area.
• A minimum of 8 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 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.
• Demonstrated leadership of technical teams with emphasis on mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for RF communications systems - mentor junior engineers and author systems docs.
• Architect and deploy mission-critical RF systems from concept through checkout.
• Own end-to-end system performance: link budget, phase noise, coverage analyses, verification across flight phases.
• Design and execute RF test campaigns spanning bench to field environments.
• Drive procurement strategy from supplier vetting to ongoing management.
• Define and maintain system architecture including sizing and performance parameters.
• Coordinate interfaces across space relay platforms, ground stations, and subsystems.

Skills

RF engineering

Systems engineering

Leadership

EM simulations

Education

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

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

CST

TICRA

Job description

Blue Origin in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced RF Engineer to lead end-to-end RF communications development for next-generation spacecraft. You will oversee design, testing, and deployment of high-performance RF and optical links for real-time telemetry and data flows, collaborating across teams to ensure mission success.

The role emphasizes systems engineering, leadership of technical teams, and hands-on lab and on-orbit readiness in a fast-paced environment. U.S.