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Blue Origin LLC SSD Communications Responsible Engineer - Orbital Reef in Seattle, Washington
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are a team with wide-ranging skill sets that value safety, problem-solving and diversity. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe space flight. Join us in enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD is Blue Origin's advanced development arm dedicated to developing mission architectures, creating, and feeding new technologies into our existing offerings, building our next generation of leaders, and commercializing new platforms that fuel Blue Origin's growth and further its mission. Our work scope is broad and deep, forging the path toward our vision of millions of people living and working in space. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, technicians, engineers, you will support the design and development of the avionics communications subsystem destined for LEO missions that will ultimately lead Blue Origin into the forefront of space exploration. You will share in the team's impact and on all aspects from the initial RF architecture design (including S band, Ka band, X band, UHF, and laser), key components selection and multiple out-of-this-world simulations and analysis use in critical technical decisions. The avionics communication subsystem includes multiple and various antennas, complex harnesses interconnects, controller electronics, solid state power amplifiers, traveling wave tube amplifiers, and many other components that will support communications through all the mission's lifecycle. You will also support the team through technical trade studies and other design engineering activities like radio compatibility, EMI/EMC, radiation, and vibe/shock testing. These responsibilities will require wide application of RF/communications engineering principles and concepts, plus a solid understanding of space environments and their effect on communications systems. You will work within the Orbital Reef program and use industry known technical standards and processes to produce robust, reliable and space worthy flight units used in human spaceflight. 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! Qualifications: 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 of 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 Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green