Systems Engineer III - Communication Systems - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

14 holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Reston, Virginia is seeking a systems engineer for RF hardware. You will develop requirements for RF hardware, support V&V planning, and maintain ICDs for RF systems across Satcom and radar applications.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance with engineering processes while collaborating with integration and test teams to enable flight-proven spacecraft hardware.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical/computer engineering, etc.
• Experience with RF hardware and antennas
• Experience with RF comms or RADAR systems
• 5+ years of related experience
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices
• Experience with requirements management software (JAMA preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of RF hardware requirements
• Assist in V&V plan development for RF hardware
• Maintain ICDs for RF hardware
• Coordinate development lifecycle artifacts for PDR/CDR
• Support safety artifacts like FHAs, FTAs,FMECAs
• Coordinate reliability analysis for RF hardware
• Coordinate with test teams to ensure facilities meet requirements

Skills

RF hardware experience

Software-defined radios

RF Amplifiers

RF communications systems

Systems engineering

JAMA requirements management

Excellent communication

Server/ hardware collaboration

Education

B.S./Bachelor in electrical engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team, you will work on the development and execution of systems engineering processes and artifacts needed for the development of software-defined radios, RF amplifiers, RADAR systems, GPS/GNSS and antennas in future space vehicles. You will be responsible for ensuring the end-to-end compliance against safety and performance for all the RF hardware.

We are seeking candidates who bring technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to quality to deliver safe and reliable human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is essential!

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Support development and maintenance of system and lower-level requirements for all RF hardware, including change control, audits, and cross-team coordination
• Support development of the verification and validation (V&V) plan for all RF hardware and support V&V activities, including tracking V&V activities to completion, reviewing subsystem test plans, and possible travel to test facilities as needed
• Support development and maintenance of interface control documents (ICDs) for all RF hardware
• Coordinate the development lifecycle artifacts required for gated reviews such as PDR and CDR
• Support and establish processes for the development of system safety artifacts such as FHAs, FTAs, FMECAs
• Coordinate the execution of reliability analysis for all RF hardware
• Coordinate with Integration & Test teams to ensure test facilities (including integration labs) have the required capabilities per requirements definition

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for getting people into space and back again safely
• B.S. degree or higher in an applicable field (electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, etc.)
• Experience working with RF hardware, particularly software-defined radios, antennas, and RF Amplifiers
• Experience working on RF communications systems or RADAR systems
• Successful candidates in this role typically have 5+ years of related experience.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions
• In depth knowledge of systems engineering practices (e.g., requirements development; standard verification methods; functional decomposition; standard diagramming techniques; risk and opportunity management)
• Experience with requirements management software (JAMA preferred)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines
• 5+ years industry experience on large engineering systems
• Experience designing and developing flight proven spacecraft hardware
• Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting various RF hardware and RF systems.
• Knowledge of and experience in analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, microcontrollers and FPGA interfaces, design of RF systems, serial communication, and/or telemetry systems.
• Proficiently using software tools such as Matlab or Python
• Familiar with AI tools and agents to automate recurring tasks and speed up processes
• Experience with harnessing and component packaging
• Experience developing products at any stage from early trade studies through final design, manufacturing, and test

Base Pay Range For

VA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affidavit of Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.