RF Operations Engineer

3 weeks ago

Tampa, United States Blue Origin Full time

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

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a part of a small, cross-functional team, you'll help maintain, manage, and operate RF telemetry systems such as microwave line-of-sight and satellite communication links as part of the Launch Operations - Ground Control Systems team supporting the New Glenn Launch Program. You'll share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn operations by ensuring transporter erector, integration facility, test stand, launch pad, ground, and marine systems are ready for successful and safe integrated operations. We seek RF Communications Engineers of all backgrounds who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to serve on the providing critical GSE infrastructure to the New Glenn program.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and checkout mission critical communications systems supporting real-time telemetry data, video, and voice in rocket launch environments to support reusable spacecraft operations
  • Manage & troubleshoot RF communication systems at the launch pad and in a maritime environment in support of all phases of launch & landing operations, ensuring systems readiness and mission capabilities
  • Establish and run procedures for verification of requirements and specifications against selected communications hardware through bench, integrated systems, and field testing to ensure interoperability and functionality
  • Recommend and apply information security processes and mechanisms to ensure the integrity of mission critical communications systems and ensure the safety of personnel and flight hardware
  • Develop and maintain configuration control and inventory of RF communications assets
  • Create detailed documentation, including functional and logical diagrams, for mission communications systems
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field (electrical engineering, physics, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience as a practicing RF Communications systems engineer
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a highly diversified team
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • 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:
  • Must be able to travel in support of test and flight operations.
  • Must be able to obtain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as a DOT Physical
  • Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Experience in Microsoft Visio, Windchill PDM systems, and QML Programming
  • Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft integration and test
  • Experience with SATCOM, microwave LOS, or other RF communications systems
  • Active or eligible for National Security Clearance SSBI


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

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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