Senior Spacecraft Communications Systems Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education support

401(k)

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a Communication Systems Responsible Engineer within the spacecraft Avionics team to lead the integration of the communications subsystem for lunar missions. You will run trade studies, develop interfaces, and oversee analyses and simulations to ensure robust communications for in-space architectures.

The role requires a strong background in RF systems, spacecraft programs, and systems engineering, plus mentoring early-career engineers and collaborating across

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace or electrical engineering or related technical area.
• 5+ years of experience in communication systems or RF testing.
• Strong fundamentals in digital modulation and RF system design.
• Experience delivering spacecraft communications systems.
• Experience integrating comms with RS-422, SpaceWire, Ethernet or HDLC.
• Experience developing RF simulations and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication system design for in-space architectures.
• Allocate higher-level functions to the Communications Subsystem.
• Support requirements management and change control.
• Create analyses and simulations for the Communications Subsystem.
• Define verification/validation methods and criteria.
• Coordinate with test teams and facilities for validation.

Skills

Communication systems

RF testing

Digital modulation

Spacecraft communications

Interfaces (RS-422/SpaceWire/Ethernet/

Education

B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical area

Tools

HFSS

STK

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a Communication Systems Responsible Engineer within the spacecraft Avionics team to lead the integration of the communications subsystem for lunar missions. You will run trade studies, develop interfaces, and oversee analyses and simulations to ensure robust communications for in-space architectures.

The role requires a strong background in RF systems, spacecraft programs, and systems engineering, plus mentoring early-career engineers and collaborating across