Senior Space RF Architect - TT&CT & Data Links

BLUE ORIGIN; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 169,624 - 237,473; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Stock Options

Job summary

BLUE ORIGIN is seeking a Principal Space RF Communications Architect in Reston, VA. This role focuses on defining and driving RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in RF systems, with a bachelor's degree in a related field and an active Top Secret security clearance. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams, leading architecture trades, and ensuring compliance with security requirements. Opportunities for relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in RF systems engineering or related fields.
• Experience designing TT&C, crosslink, and mission data link systems.
• Proficiency in RF link budget analysis and modulation/coding.

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs.
• Lead architecture trades and analyses for frequency bands and link budgets.
• Collaborate with mission engineering and ground systems teams.

Skills

RF systems engineering

communications systems design

Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C)

crosslink systems

mission data link systems

technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics

Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

BLUE ORIGIN is seeking a Principal Space RF Communications Architect in Reston, VA. This role focuses on defining and driving RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in RF systems, with a bachelor's degree in a related field and an active Top Secret security clearance. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams, leading architecture trades, and ensuring compliance with security requirements. Opportunities for relocation assistance available.