Senior RF Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Communications

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking an RF Systems Engineer III to join the Advanced Capabilities organization. You will shape spacecraft communications architecture, develop RF link budgets, and define system-level RF specifications for civil, commercial, and National Security Space programs.

The role requires collaboration with the Chief Communications Architect, analysis across Earth-centered and deep-space missions, and a track record in RF engineering with strong communications

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering or closely related field
• 5+ years hands-on RF systems engineering experience on spacecraft comms
• Experience developing RF link budgets and end-to-end comms analysis
• Knowledge of TT&C subsystems and ground station equipment
• Experience flowing system RF specs to hardware teams
• Familiarity with CCSDS standards and space comms protocols
• Strong analytical and inter-personal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end RF communications architectures for spacecraft
• Create and maintain RF link budgets for various mission profiles
• Define system-level RF specifications and translate to hardware teams
• Design and support TT&C systems and mission data systems testing
• Perform RF analysis and trade studies (modulation, bands, antenna coverage, link margins)
• Support requirements definition, traceability, and verification across RF subsystems
• Engage with internal and external teams to ensure RF designs meet mission needs
• Contribute to technical reviews and proposal activities
• Stay current with emerging RF technologies and best practices

Skills

RF engineering

RF systems engineering

RF link budgets

system-level trade studies

communication systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or RF Engineering

Tools

STK

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking an RF Systems Engineer III to join the Advanced Capabilities organization. You will shape spacecraft communications architecture, develop RF link budgets, and define system-level RF specifications for civil, commercial, and National Security Space programs.

The role requires collaboration with the Chief Communications Architect, analysis across Earth-centered and deep-space missions, and a track record in RF engineering with strong communications