SSD Communications Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago

Merritt Island, United States Blue Origin Full time

Job Summary:

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled SSD Communications Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit, you will be responsible for designing and developing the avionics communications subsystem for our LEO missions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop the RF architecture for our avionics communications subsystem, including S band, Ka band, X band, UHF, and laser.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to select key components and conduct simulations and analysis to inform critical technical decisions.
  • Support the development of multiple and various antennas, complex harnesses interconnects, controller electronics, solid state power amplifiers, traveling wave tube amplifiers, and other components that will support communications through all the mission's lifecycle.
  • Conduct technical trade studies and other design engineering activities, including radio compatibility, EMI/EMC, radiation, and vibe/shock testing.
  • Apply RF/communications engineering principles and concepts, as well as a solid understanding of space environments and their effect on communications systems.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in electrical engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in communication systems or RF testing.
  • Working knowledge of major RF components used in a communication subsystem (SSPA, LNAs, Transceivers, waveguides, antennas, filters, etc).
  • Working knowledge of high-fidelity link budgets using excel, MATLAB, STK or other software.
  • Familiarity with space rated communication hardware/software and how they integrate.
  • Familiarity with standards like DVB-S2, CCSDS, RS-422, Spacewire, I2C, etc.
  • Familiarity with software like HFSS and STK for RF simulations and line of site analysis.
  • Ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments.
  • Ability to work from incomplete specifications to drive to completion.
  • Ability to communicate efficiently with peers and leadership team.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of satellite communication systems experience.
  • Working knowledge of simulation software like HFSS for antenna placement studies, antenna patter simulations, ray tracing simulations, and other RF studies.
  • Working knowledge of space environments and the process to space qualify a communication flight unit.

Benefits:

  • 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.
  • Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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.

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.

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