Senior Space RF Architect: TT&C, Crosslinks & Data Links

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 169,624 - 237,473; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking a Principal Space RF Communications Architect to define end-to-end RF architectures for National Security Space programs, including TT&C, crosslinks, and mission data links.

You will lead trades, document ADDs/CONOPS, coordinate with mission engineering and government customers, mentor engineers, and help shape program direction from concept through execution. This high-visibility role requires active TS clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in RF systems engineering, communications systems design, or related disciplines, with demonstrated experience in space systems.
• Experience designing and/or architecting TT&C, crosslink, and/or mission data link systems for space vehicles or satellites.
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs, including Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C), crosslinks, and mission data links
• Lead architecture trades and system-level analyses to evaluate frequency bands, waveforms, link budgets, modulation schemes, and antenna configurations
• Develop and maintain communications architecture documentation including CONOPS, ICDs, and ADDs
• Collaborate with mission engineering, systems engineering, payload, and ground systems teams to ensure end-to-end communications compatibility and performance
• Engage with government customers, program offices, and external stakeholders to capture requirements, present architectures, and influence program direction
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to RF and communications engineers across the Advanced Capabilities organization
• Support proposal development, including technical volumes, basis of estimates, and architecture white papers for National Security Space pursuits
• Identify and assess emerging RF technologies, standards, and threat environments relevant to national security space communications
• Ensure compliance with government standards, spectrum regulations, and security requirements (e.g., COMSEC, TRANSEC, ITAR)
• Partner with the Mission Engineering & Architecture leadership team to align communications architectures with broader mission and system-level strategies

Skills

RF Architecture

TT&C

Crosslink design

Mission data links

Space systems

Technical leadership

Clearance TS

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Aerospace

Master's preferred

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking a Principal Space RF Communications Architect to define end-to-end RF architectures for National Security Space programs, including TT&C, crosslinks, and mission data links.

You will lead trades, document ADDs/CONOPS, coordinate with mission engineering and government customers, mentor engineers, and help shape program direction from concept through execution. This high-visibility role requires active TS clearance.