Senior Antenna Systems Engineer – In-Space Systems

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will work closely with an accomplished team of Ground System, Software, Mission Systems and Flight Operations Engineers. You will lead and perform remote Antenna System development, deployment, testing, and operations support of Blue Origin’s global remote Antenna Systems. The ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates strong Bias for Action and Deliver Results leadership qualities. You will enjoy a fast-paced dynamic environment, contributing innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail.  

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

Responsibilities:  

• Design, build, test, and bring remote Antenna Systems into operations
• Develop and maintain Antenna Systems use case and design documentation 
• Develop and maintain Antenna System interface control documents to include
• hardware and software level specifications  
• Work with remote satellite teleport operators to define infrastructure improvements necessary for hosting of remote Antenna Systems 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing flight
• vehicle systems, ground software, Integration & Test, and external vendors & ground station providers

Qualifications:  

• B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical field
• 10+ years of Technical Experience developing Antenna Systems including RF Communications, Ground Antenna Architecture, Software Design and Development and Spacecraft telemetry, commanding and sequencing
• 10+ years of building remote Antenna Systems with successful handoff to operations
• Experience with instrumentation and Hardware & Software based Ground Modems (i.e. Amergint, Kratos) -using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes 
• Experience in a complex system lifecycle – requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification, validation, qualification, commissioning and/or operations 
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

Desired: 

• Experience with design, buildout, and operations of 2.4m to 13m (and larger) dish size ground antennas 
• Experience working with remote satellite teleport operators including deep understanding of how they do business 
• Experience with requirements definition and management, preferably using DOORS Next Generation  
• Familiarity with version control, preferably Git 
• Experience with configuration and product data management tools, preferably Windchill
• Experience working with and proposing to U.S. Government research agencies (e.g. NASA, AFRL, DARPA)

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $152,235.00-$213,127.95

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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