(SLD) Senior RF Communications Engineer - Lunar Permanence (R38048)

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

 

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. Our MK2 Crew Lander mission will demonstrate the lander’s core capabilities – including the privately funded BE-7 landing engine, precision landing sensors, and integrated power and propulsion architecture – as a precursor to certifying the vehicle for use by NASA as part of the Artemis lunar exploration program. The team building this vehicle is rethinking how space systems are designed, with a high-performance architecture, efficient reusability, and rapid design iteration. Join our team and pave the road to a permanent lunar presence!

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will apply standard engineering techniques to research, develop design, analyze, and test electrical components, equipment, software systems, and networks. Responsible for the release to production of the electronic subsystems used to monitor, communicate with, and control launch vehicles, spacecraft, satellites, and their ground support systems.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, communication skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• Shifts available:
• 1st Shift: 8am – 5pm
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engineering responsibility for the design, development, testing and integration of one of the 12 RF communication links on the Blue Moon Crew Lander (e.g., X, S, and Ka-band)
• Represent the Communications team in technical discussions regarding the various operational phases for the Blue Moon Crew Lander (e.g., Earth orbit operations, rendezvous/docking, lunar landing, and launch)
• Provide technical consultation to other members of the team in analyzing/optimizing antenna designs in relation to specific radio links
• Represent Blue Origin in customer forums and executive engagements as needed, based on human space vehicle and space station flight experience
• Develop reference materials (e.g., process documentation, training materials, engineering guides) on communication system design, development, and testing in support of organizational goals of standardization and repeatability

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in complex embedded systems development (software and hardware)
• 5+ years of experience guiding and mentoring less-experienced engineers
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
• Domain expertise in radio communication system development, design, and testing, especially in aerospace applications (e.g., satellite or spacecraft communications, aviation)
• Experience with HFSS, FEKO, STK, and SolidWorks as they apply to RF system development, design, and analysis
• Ability to lead and work effectively in collaborative team environments
• 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.

Desired:

• Master's Degree (M.S.) or higher in electrical or electronics engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with entire RF communications systems product life cycle, from board-level to complete integrated system
• Domain expertise in antennas, including their conceptual modeling, design, analysis, manufacture, and testing/qualification
• Experience with antenna pointing/steering mechanisms and their control systems (i.e., gimbal design)

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is$