RF Communication Engineer II - Blue National Security (Top Secret Clearance required)

Blue Origin•Denver, WA

About The Position

This role is part of Blue National Security and the In-Space Systems business unit, which develops launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions and works on space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility. As part of the RF Communications team, the engineer has end-to-end responsibility for next-generation spacecraft RF and optical communications systems, from analysis and design through manufacturing, testing, and on-orbit operations. The position spans subsystem specifications, procurement, assembly, integration and test execution, and mission support. Relocation is provided. A Top Secret clearance is required to start; a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is desired. Travel is expected up to 30% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical subject area.
At least 2 years of experience in avionics and communications systems development and verification.
Knowledge of communications systems for system design, including radios, antennas, RF components, and waveforms.
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.
Top Secret clearance required to start.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical subject area.
Experience performing satellite link-budget simulations using mission-design tools such as ANSYS Systems Tool Kit (STK).
At least 3 years of experience with SATCOM, microwave line-of-sight, or other RF communications systems.
Experience performing electromagnetic simulations using tools such as HFSS, CST, or TICRA to optimize antenna performance and coverage.
Knowledge of RF circuit design, layout, fabrication, and testing.
Proficiency in waveform design, algorithm development (including MATLAB/Simulink simulations), or networking.
Experience with DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and Windchill.
Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end system performance, including link budgets, phase-noise and coverage analyses, and requirements verification across all phases of flight.
Design and execute RF test campaigns in bench, integrated-system, and field environments to validate hardware against specifications and ensure interoperability.
Support procurement from supplier vetting and selection through ongoing management, ensuring hardware meets mission requirements.
Maintain system architecture, including sizing, requirements derivation, and performance parameters for next-generation communications solutions.
Coordinate interfaces across space relay platforms, ground stations, and internal C&DH and payload subsystems to ensure end-to-end connectivity.
Maintain configuration control and documentation, including functional and logical diagrams, asset inventories, and procedures.
Support hardware integration labs, vehicle testing, peer reviews, and on-console operations during Launch and Early Operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.