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Principal RF Communications Engineer
BLUE ORIGIN. Serve as technical authority for RF communications systems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in RF communications systems design, development, and verification, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and leading technical teams. Proficient in system architecture, performance analysis, and hardware validation, ensuring interoperability and compliance with specifications.
Highest-signal resume keywords
RF Communications Systems DevelopmentElectromagnetic Simulations (HFSS, CST, TICRA)Leadership and Mentoring of Technical TeamsSystem Architecture and Performance AnalysisSatellite Link Budget Simulations (ANSYS STK)
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Hard Skills
RF Circuit DesignWaveform DesignAlgorithm Development (Matlab/Simulink)Link BudgetsPhase Noise AnalysisRequirements VerificationConfiguration ControlHardware ValidationTelemetry and Data FlowsTesting and Integration
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkDynamic Work Environment AdaptabilityMentoring Junior EngineersTechnical Review Participation
Tools & Technologies
DOORS Next GenerationCameoConfluenceJIRAGitCreoWindchill
Certifications & Qualifications
Top Secret Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
AvionicsCommunication SystemsSATCOMMicrowave LOSRF ComponentsSpace Relay PlatformsGround StationsMission-Critical SystemsConfiguration ManagementAsset Inventories
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as technical authority for RF communications systems
- Mentor junior engineers and lead technical teams
- Review technical products and participate in or chair technical reviews
- Author systems documentation
- Architect and deploy mission-critical RF communications systems from concept through mission operations
- Enable real-time telemetry, video, and data flows for reusable spacecraft operations
- Own end-to-end system performance, including link budgets, phase noise, coverage analyses, and requirements verification
- Design and execute RF test campaigns across bench, integrated-system, and field environments
- Validate hardware against specifications and ensure interoperability
- Drive procurement strategy from supplier vetting and selection through ongoing management
- Define and maintain system architecture, including sizing, requirements derivation, and performance parameters
- Coordinate interfaces across space relay platforms, ground stations, and internal C&DH/payload subsystems
- Maintain configuration control, functional/logical diagrams, asset inventories, and procedures
- Support hardware integration labs, vehicle testing, and peer reviews
- Sit on-console during Launch and Early Operations
Requirements
What you’ll need- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area
- Minimum 15 years of experience in avionics and communication systems development and verification
- Knowledge of communication systems for system design, radios, antennas, RF components, and waveforms
- Experience performing electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools such as HFSS, CST, or TICRA
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Demonstrated leadership of technical teams with emphasis on mentoring junior engineers
- 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: 20 or more years of experience with an M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related technical subject area
- Preferred: Active Top Secret security clearance
- Preferred: Experience with satellite link budget simulations using tools such as ANSYS Systems Tool Kit (STK)
- Preferred: Minimum 10 years of experience with SATCOM, microwave LOS, or other RF communications systems
- Preferred: Knowledge of RF circuit design, layout, fabrication, and testing
- Preferred: Proficiency in waveform design, algorithm development including Matlab/Simulink simulations, or networking
- Preferred: Experience with DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and Windchill
- Travel expected up to 25% of the time
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation provided
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors