RF Communication Engineer III, In Space Systems (ISS)

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today : space mobility.

As part of our RF Communications subsystem team, you will help design, manufacture, and test our next-generation spacecraft RF and optical communication systems.

You will be responsible for the design, production, and testing of the entire subsystem. Your scope will include analysis, specifications, procurement / manufacturing drawings, AI&T planning, execution management, and operations support for end-to-end communications subassemblies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF engineering, satellite communications, and systems engineering, as well as excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Design, install, and checkout mission critical communications systems supporting real-time telemetry data, video, to support reusable spacecraft operations

Troubleshoot end-to-end data flows and identify sections of failure

Design, implement and record tests of the RF systems for requirements verification.

Antenna analysis and characterization

Build and execute procurement strategy including supplier vetting, selection, and management

Establish procedures for verification of requirements and specifications against selected communications hardware through bench, integrated systems, and field testing to ensure interoperability and functionality

Develop and maintain configuration control and inventory of RF communications assets

Create detailed documentation, including functional and logical diagrams, for mission communications systems

Architecture definition, including system sizing, requirements, and performance

Develop integrated design solutions, rapidly assess conceptual designs, and establish communication system requirements and performance parameters

Work with systems engineering to maintain system-level performance metrics including link budget, phase noise, and coverage analyses for all phases of flight

Determine test and integration requirements as well as support hardware integration lab and vehicle testing

Coordinate critical interfaces to space relay platforms, ground stations, and internally to command and data handling / payload subsystems

Support Launch and Early Operations / Commissioning ops on console

Lead and execute peer reviews in support of engineering releases and first article builds

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, or related technical subject area

At least 3+ years of experience in avionics communication systems development and integration

Full knowledge of spacecraft communication systems, design, radios, antennas, RF components, waveforms.

Experience executing on flight systems development, including architecture, requirement definition, design, assembly, integration, verification and validation, qualification, and operations

Experience building satellite communication systems, architectures, and components.

Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related technical subject area

Experience with software tools such as DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, MATLAB / Simulink, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and Windchill

3+ years of experience with SATCOM, microwave LOS, or other RF communications systems

Knowledge of RF circuit design, layout, fabrication, and testing.

Proficiency in detailed RF signal chain design and analysis.

Active TS / SCI clearance

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $117,7258-$164,818

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $128,430-$179,802

Other site ranges may differ

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At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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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.

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.

Paid Time Off : Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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