Systems Engineer III - Communication Systems - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Washington state seeks an experienced Systems Engineer for RF hardware, including software-defined radios, RF amplifiers, and antennas. You will develop and verify RF system requirements, interface control documents, and safety artifacts while coordinating with test facilities and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes end-to-end safety and performance compliance for RF hardware in future space vehicles.

Qualifications

• Passion for getting people into space and back safely.
• B.S. degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Experience with RF hardware, especially software-defined radios, antennas, and RF amplifiers.
• Experience with RF communications systems or RADAR systems.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices and risk management.
• Experience with requirements management software (JAMA preferred).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of system and lower-level requirements for RF hardware.
• Support development of V&V plan for RF hardware and track activities to completion.
• Support development and maintenance of interface control documents for RF hardware.
• Coordinate development lifecycle artifacts for gated reviews (PDR, CDR).
• Support and establish processes for system safety artifacts (FHAs, FTAs, FMECAs).
• Coordinate reliability analyses for RF hardware.
• Coordinate with Integration & Test teams to ensure test facilities meet requirements.

Skills

RF hardware

Software-defined radios

RF amplifiers

RF communications

RADAR systems

JAMA (requirements)

System requirements interpretation

Systems engineering practices

Excellent communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

JAMA

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 Other site ranges may differ

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

• 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’sAffirmative 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. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.