Principal Space RF Communications Architect

## Principal Space RF Communications Architect Apply locations:
Greater Seattle Area:
Denver, CO:
Los Angeles, CA:
Reston, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R64010

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The role is part of the
** Blue National Security (BNS)
** business unit, which is focused on delivering advanced space capabilities in support of our nation's most critical national security missions.

As a
** Principal Space RF Communications Architect
** within the
** Advanced Capabilities
** organization, you will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for defining and driving end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs. You will shape the communications backbone of next-generation space systems — from TT&C and cross links to mission data links — and influence program direction from concept through execution. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role at the forefront of Blue Origin's national security mission.
** Special Mentions:**
* ** Preferred

Location:

** Kent, WA (Seattle area). Candidates located in or willing to relocate to the Seattle area are strongly preferred. We will also consider candidates based at our Los Angeles, CA;
Denver, CO; or Reston, VA offices.
* ** Relocation:
** Relocation assistance is available for candidates relocating to the Kent, WA area.
* ** Travel:
** Up to 25% travel may be required depending on work location and program needs.
* ** Clearance:
** An active
** Top Secret (TS)
** security clearance is required.
** TS//SCI
** is strongly preferred.
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*** Define and own end-to-end RF communications architectures for National Security Space programs, including
** Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C)**,
** cross links**, and
** mission data links
*** Lead architecture trades and system-level analyses to evaluate frequency bands, waveforms, link budgets, modulation schemes, and antenna configurations
* Develop and maintain communications architecture documentation including concept of operations (CONOPS), interface control documents (ICDs), and architecture definition documents (ADDs)
* Collaborate with mission engineering, systems engineering, payload, and ground systems teams to ensure end-to-end communications compatibility and performance
* Engage with government customers, program offices, and external stakeholders to capture requirements, present architectures, and influence program direction
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to RF and communications engineers across the Advanced Capabilities organization
* Support proposal development, including technical volumes, basis of estimates, and architecture white papers for National Security Space pursuits
* Identify and assess emerging RF technologies, standards, and threat environments relevant to national security space communications
* Ensure compliance with applicable government standards, spectrum regulations, and security requirements (e.g., COMSEC, TRANSEC, ITAR)
* Partner with the Mission Engineering & Architecture leadership team to align communications architectures with broader mission and system-level strategies
*
* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering,…