Senior RF Communications Engineer: Spacecraft & Missions

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Top Secret clearance desired

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a sharp RF engineer to own end-to-end RF communications for space missions. You will lead technical reviews, architect systems, and drive integration across spacecraft, ground stations, and payload interfaces.

The role focuses on RF design, verification, and mission support in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment. Relocation is offered and some travel is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority for RF communications systems and mentor junior engineers.
• Architect and deploy mission-critical RF systems from concept through operations.
• Own end-to-end system performance including link budget and verification across flight phases.
• Design and execute RF test campaigns across bench, integrated systems and field environments.
• Drive procurement strategy from supplier vetting to ongoing management to meet mission requirements.
• Define and maintain system architecture with sizing, requirements derivation and performance parameters.
• Coordinate interfaces across space relay platforms, ground stations, and payload subsystems.
• Maintain configuration control and detailed documentation for fast-moving programs.

Skills

RF engineering

Satellite comms

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Procurement strategy

Education

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

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a sharp RF engineer to own end-to-end RF communications for space missions. You will lead technical reviews, architect systems, and drive integration across spacecraft, ground stations, and payload interfaces.

The role focuses on RF design, verification, and mission support in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment. Relocation is offered and some travel is expected.