Blue Origin
National Security Space
PrincipalSpaceRFCommunicationsArchitect
“Principal Space RF Communications Architect at Blue Origin. Skills: RF communications architectures, National Security Space programs, TT&C, crosslinks, mission data links, link budget analysis, waveform design, modulation/coding, antenna systems. Define and own end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs, including Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C), crosslinks, and mission data links. Lead architecture trades and system-level analyses to evaluate frequency”
What You'll Achieve.
defining and driving end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs; shape the communications backbone of next-generation space systems; influence program direction from concept through execution
Industry & Context.
Lead architecture trades and system-level analyses to evaluate frequency bands, waveforms, link budgets, modulation schemes, and antenna configurations
Up to 25% travel may be required, An active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required, TS//SCI is strongly preferred, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident (i. e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, 12 + years of experience in RF systems engineering, communications systems design, or related disciplines, with demonstrated experience in space systems, Demonstrated experience designing and/or architecting TT &C, crosslink, and/or mission data link systems for space vehicles or satellites, Proficiency in RF link budget analysis, waveform design, modulation/coding, and antenna systems, Experience working on National Security Space programs and familiarity with associated government customers, technical communication skills with the ability to present complex architectures to both technical and executive audiences, Experience developing architecture documentation and contributing to proposal efforts, Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
Nice to Have
Master's degree or Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, Active TS//SCI security clearance, Experience with protected/anti-jam waveforms, low probability of intercept/detection (LPI/LPD) communications, or COMSEC/TRANSEC systems, Familiarity with MILSATCOM systems, standards, and architectures (e.g., AEHF, WGS, SDA Transport Layer), Experience with optical/laser communications as a complement to RF architectures, Knowledge of spectrum management, frequency coordination, and ITU/NTIA regulatory processes, Experience supporting competitive proposal efforts for classified government programs, Prior experience in an architect or chief engineer role with cross-functional technical leadership responsibilities
What You'll Do.
Define and own end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs
Tracking & Command (TT&C)
and mission data links
Lead architecture trades and system-level analyses to evaluate frequency bands
and antenna configurations
Develop and maintain communications architecture documentation including concept of operations (CONOPS)
interface control documents (ICDs)
and architecture definition documents (ADDs)
Identify and assess emerging RF technologies
and threat environments relevant to national security space communications
Ensure compliance with applicable government standards
and security requirements (e. g.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with mission engineering, systems engineering, payload, and ground systems teams to ensure end-to-end communications compatibility and performance; Partner with the Mission Engineering & Architecture leadership team to align communications architectures with broader mission and system-level strategies
Communication Scope
technical communication skills with the ability to present complex architectures to both technical and executive audiences; Engage with government customers, program offices, and external stakeholders to capture requirements, present architectures, and influence program direction
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