Blue Origin
Spaceflight
PrincipalArchitect(RemoteSensingSystems)
“Principal Architect (Remote Sensing Systems) at Blue Origin. Skills: Systems Engineering, Space System Architecture, Remote Sensing Systems, RF System Design, Mission Engineering, Architecture Definition, Technical Authority. Serve as the senior technical authority for space system architecture. Provide vision and direction for mission-driven system concepts”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring alignment with customer objectives and operational requirements; Inform program decisions at the highest levels; Define technical approaches for future missions
Industry & Context.
Identify and resolve complex, cross-cutting technical challenges
Relocation assistance is available, Travel expectation: up to 10%, Individual contributor role, Active TS//SCI security clearance required prior to start, 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, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline, 12 + years of progressive experience in systems engineering or architecture within the aerospace, defense, or national security domain, Demonstrated experience leading the architecture and design of complex space or airborne sensing systems from concept through CDR or beyond, Experience architecting space-based RF sensing or surveillance systems, with a understanding of the full sensing chain from aperture to exploitation, Deep familiarity with Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) and/or Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) processing architectures and their system-level design implications, Experience with UHF-band system design, including propagation characteristics, antenna aperture trades, and ionospheric effects, Deep expertise in RF system performance analysis, including link budgets, radar system design fundamentals, and space segment performance modeling, Proven track record of leading technical teams and driving architecture decisions in a matrixed, program-driven environment, Experience engaging directly with DoD or Intelligence Community customers at a senior technical level, Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences, Active TS//SCI security clearance, 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 Have
Master's degree or Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, Proficiency in MBSE tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw or equivalent SysML-based platforms, with experience establishing MBSE frameworks at the program level, Experience with radar system performance modeling and simulation environments (e. g. , MATLAB, STK, or custom tools), Prior experience in a Special Programs or SAP environment, with familiarity with associated security protocols and program management practices, Experience contributing to new business capture, including technical volume authorship and oral presentation support, Familiarity with space acquisition frameworks, including DoD 5000-series, JCIDS, and IC acquisition processes
What You'll Do.
Serve as the senior technical authority for space system architecture
Provide vision and direction for mission-driven system concepts
Lead end-to-end architecture definition for advanced space-based sensing systems
Drive system-level trade space exploration
Develop and own the overarching system architecture baseline
Provide authoritative technical guidance on RF system design
sensing system performance
and space segment architecture
Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers
Represent the program at senior-level technical reviews
Identify and resolve complex
cross-cutting technical challenges
Collaborate with business development and capture teams to shape new program opportunities
Maintain awareness of the broader national security space landscape
Partner with government customers and mission partners to translate high-level operational needs into technically sound and executable system architectures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers; Collaborate with business development and capture teams; Partner with government customers and mission partners; Drive architecture decisions in a matrixed, program-driven environment
Communication Scope
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences
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