Senior Manager - RF Communications

Blue Origin•Littleton, CO

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About The Position

Blue Origin’s Blue National Security (BNS) organization designs, develops, and delivers launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. The Blue Ring team is seeking a Senior Manager for its Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) system team. The role leads development of next-generation spacecraft RF and optical communication systems from analysis and design through manufacturing, test, and on-orbit operations. The manager is involved throughout the subsystem lifecycle, including specifications, procurement, integration, assembly and test execution, mission support, and new business proposals. The position calls for an engineering manager with leadership experience and a foundation in satellite communications and systems engineering who is comfortable being technically hands-on in a fast-paced environment. Relocation is provided, Top Secret clearance is desired, and travel of up to 25% is expected.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical subject area.
At least 10 years of experience in avionics and communication systems development and verification.
At least 3 years of direct people management experience.
Knowledge of RF communication systems, including system design, radios, antennas, RF components, and waveforms.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Demonstrated leadership of technical teams, with an 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.

Nice To Haves

M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a communications focus.
Experience performing satellite link budget simulations using mission design tools such as ANSYS Systems Tool Kit (STK).
At least 8 years of experience with SATCOM, microwave line-of-sight, or other RF communications systems.
Knowledge of RF circuit design, layout, fabrication, and testing.
Proficiency in waveform design, algorithm development (including MATLAB/Simulink simulations), or networking.
Proficiency in modeling and working with electromagnetic field solvers such as HFSS.
Experience with software tools such as DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and Windchill.
Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a team of at least seven TT&C engineers supporting multiple programs and opportunities in parallel.
Support new business initiatives and proposals.
Provide RF communications technical support for Blue National Systems.
Support hiring, onboarding, and career development of TT&C engineers.
Coordinate critical interfaces among space relay platforms, ground stations, and internal C&DH and payload subsystems to ensure end-to-end communications.
Support hardware integration labs, vehicle testing, and peer reviews.
Support on-console operations during Launch and Early Operations.
Lead development of spacecraft RF and optical communication systems through analysis, design, manufacturing, testing, and on-orbit operations.

Benefits

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 per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks 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.