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Blue Origin, LLC
RF Systems Engineer III
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What they do
A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$138,785 / year median in Washington
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Seattle, WA Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $130,706
- $182,987.
- from early-stage architecture development through system-level requirements definition and flow-down to spacecraft development teams.
Special Mentions:
This position is based out of Seattle, WA OR any of Blue Origin's major locations Relocation assistance is available for candidates who qualify Travel expectation: less than 25% Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Collaborate with the Chief Communications Architect to develop end-to-end RF communications system architectures for spacecraft across civil, commercial, and National Security Space programs Develop and maintain initial RF link budgets for space-to-ground and crosslink communications across a range of mission profiles and orbital regimes Define and develop system-level RF specifications and flow them down to spacecraft development teams for further design, integration, and delivery Design and support testing of spacecraft Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) systems and mission data systems Perform RF systems analysis and trade studies , including modulation schemes, frequency band selection, antenna coverage, and link margin optimization Support requirements definition, traceability, and verification across the RF communications subsystem lifecycle Conduct performance analysis for missions spanning Earth-centered orbits (LEO, MEO, GEO) as well as deep space environments including cislunar and Mars Engage with internal spacecraft development teams and external partners to ensure RF system designs meet mission requirements Contribute to technical reviews and provide subject matter expertise on RF communications topics Support proposal development and new business capture activities across the business unit Stay current with emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in spacecraft RF communicationsMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering , or a closely related technical field 5+ years of hands-on experience in RF systems engineering, including design, analysis, integration, and/or test of spacecraft communications systems Demonstrated experience developing RF link budgets and performing end-to-end communications system analysis Working knowledge of spacecraft TT&C subsystem architectures , including transmitters, receivers, transponders, and associated ground station equipment Experience developing and flowing down system-level RF specifications to hardware development teams Familiarity with RF communications standards and protocols relevant to space applications (e.g., CCSDS) Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform system-level trade studies and communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience contributing to technical documentation and design reviewsPreferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering , or related field 7+ years of experience in spacecraft RF communications systems engineering Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance or the ability to obtain one Experience with deep space communications systems, including cislunar and/or Mars mission architectures Familiarity with NASA Deep Space Network (DSN) or commercial ground network interfaces and operational concepts Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms and digital signal processing techniques Proficiency in RF analysis and simulation tools such as STK, MATLAB, or Python Background in antenna systems design , including phased arrays, high-gain antennas, and omnidirectional coverage analysis Experience supporting National Security Space programs and familiarity with associated requirements and constraints Knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles and testing methodologies for spaceflight hardware Experience with environmental qualification of RF hardware (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) Experience contributing to government or commercial proposal efforts , including technical writing, basis of estimate development, and RF architecture inputs for new business capture Demonstrated ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $130,706.00- $182,987.70 CO applicants is $119,814.00
- $167,738.55 WA applicants is $130,706.00
- $182,987.