Blue Origin
Senior RF Communications Engineer - New Glenn
Blue Origin, Merritt Island, Florida, us, 32954
Senior RF Communications Engineer – New Glenn
Blue Origin is building reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems. The Senior RF Communications Engineer will design and implement ground RF communication systems for the New Glenn launch vehicle, supporting real‑time telemetry, voice, and video in launch, flight, and recovery operations. Responsibility
Design, install, and checkout mission‑critical RF communication systems to support real‑time telemetry and voice in launch, flight, and maritime recovery environments. Establish hardware design specifications and requirements for ground launch vehicle RF systems through system analysis, link budget calculation, and cross‑organizational coordination. Define verification procedures for hardware against selected communications hardware through bench, integrated system, and field testing to ensure interoperability and functionality. Create hardware designs that promote high launch rates and automation of RF systems. Define software requirements, dependencies, and schedule needs for software‑defined radio modems, data encoder/decoder systems, and embedded software. Design and write system automation software for test and operational use. Integrate production ground and marine RF systems into a fast‑changing hardware integration lab test environment, interface with cross‑functional systems, troubleshoot end‑to‑end data flows, and execute requirement verification tests. Manage and troubleshoot RF communication systems in land‑based, space, and maritime environments during all phases of launch, flight, and landing operations. Develop and maintain configuration control of RF communication assets and associated software components. Create detailed design documentation, including drawings, functional and logical diagrams, for new mission communication systems. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, physics, or a related field. 10+ years of technical experience developing space‑to‑ground communications systems, ground data system architecture, software design and development, and spacecraft telemetry, commanding, and sequencing. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a highly diversified team. Ability to travel in support of design integrations, test, and flight operations. Preferred Qualifications
M.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, physics, or a related technical field. Experience developing software in Python, embedded C/C++, Linux, and real‑time operating systems. Hands‑on networking experience with Layer‑2 Ethernet multicast, MAC‑level multicast addressing, VLANs, switch multicast forwarding behavior, and end‑to‑end debugging via packet captures (Wireshark, tcpdump). Familiarity with tools such as DOORS or DNG, Makefiles, linker scripts, GitLab, Bash, and JIRA/Confluence. Experience with configuration and product data management tools, preferably ProE or Windchill. Experience designing, building, and operating 2.4 m to 13 m or larger dish size ground antennas. Experience working with remote satellite teleport operators and deep understanding of their business operations. Compensation Range
Washington, AP: $152,235.00 – $213,127.95 (other sites may differ). Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance. Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Education support program. Paid Time Off: up to four (4) weeks per year and 14 company‑paid holidays. Discretionary bonus program. Equal Employment Opportunity
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Blue Origin is building reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems. The Senior RF Communications Engineer will design and implement ground RF communication systems for the New Glenn launch vehicle, supporting real‑time telemetry, voice, and video in launch, flight, and recovery operations. Responsibility
Design, install, and checkout mission‑critical RF communication systems to support real‑time telemetry and voice in launch, flight, and maritime recovery environments. Establish hardware design specifications and requirements for ground launch vehicle RF systems through system analysis, link budget calculation, and cross‑organizational coordination. Define verification procedures for hardware against selected communications hardware through bench, integrated system, and field testing to ensure interoperability and functionality. Create hardware designs that promote high launch rates and automation of RF systems. Define software requirements, dependencies, and schedule needs for software‑defined radio modems, data encoder/decoder systems, and embedded software. Design and write system automation software for test and operational use. Integrate production ground and marine RF systems into a fast‑changing hardware integration lab test environment, interface with cross‑functional systems, troubleshoot end‑to‑end data flows, and execute requirement verification tests. Manage and troubleshoot RF communication systems in land‑based, space, and maritime environments during all phases of launch, flight, and landing operations. Develop and maintain configuration control of RF communication assets and associated software components. Create detailed design documentation, including drawings, functional and logical diagrams, for new mission communication systems. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, physics, or a related field. 10+ years of technical experience developing space‑to‑ground communications systems, ground data system architecture, software design and development, and spacecraft telemetry, commanding, and sequencing. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a highly diversified team. Ability to travel in support of design integrations, test, and flight operations. Preferred Qualifications
M.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, physics, or a related technical field. Experience developing software in Python, embedded C/C++, Linux, and real‑time operating systems. Hands‑on networking experience with Layer‑2 Ethernet multicast, MAC‑level multicast addressing, VLANs, switch multicast forwarding behavior, and end‑to‑end debugging via packet captures (Wireshark, tcpdump). Familiarity with tools such as DOORS or DNG, Makefiles, linker scripts, GitLab, Bash, and JIRA/Confluence. Experience with configuration and product data management tools, preferably ProE or Windchill. Experience designing, building, and operating 2.4 m to 13 m or larger dish size ground antennas. Experience working with remote satellite teleport operators and deep understanding of their business operations. Compensation Range
Washington, AP: $152,235.00 – $213,127.95 (other sites may differ). Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance. Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Education support program. Paid Time Off: up to four (4) weeks per year and 14 company‑paid holidays. Discretionary bonus program. Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal access opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment are fully respected regardless of protected status. For more information, see
Blue Origin EEO . EEO & Privacy Contact
For EEO compliance or disability accommodation requests, please contact
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com .
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