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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Architect (Remote Sensing Systems) - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States - **Salary:** $183,193.0 - $256,470.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Biometrics, MATLAB, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, MagicDraw, SAPBasis - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8944817/principal-systems-architect-remote-sensing-systems ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline * 12+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering or architecture within the aerospace, defense, or national security domain * Demonstrated experience leading the architecture and design of complex space or airborne sensing systems from concept through CDR or beyond * Experience architecting space-based RF sensing or surveillance systems, with a strong understanding of the full sensing chain from aperture to exploitation * Deep familiarity with Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) and/or Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) processing architectures and their system-level design implications * Experience with UHF-band system design, including propagation characteristics, antenna aperture trades, and ionospheric effects * Deep expertise in RF system performance analysis, including link budgets, radar system design fundamentals, and space segment performance modeling * Proven track record of leading technical teams and driving architecture decisions in a matrixed, program-driven environment * Experience engaging directly with DoD or Intelligence Community customers at a senior technical level * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences * Active TS//SCI security clearance * 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, * Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field * Proficiency in MBSE tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw or equivalent SysML-based platforms, with experience establishing MBSE frameworks at the program level * Experience with radar system performance modeling and simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB, STK, or custom tools) * Prior experience in a Special Programs or SAP environment, with familiarity with associated security protocols and program management practices * Experience contributing to new business capture, including technical volume authorship and oral presentation support * Familiarity with space acquisition frameworks, including DoD 5000-series, JCIDS, and IC acquisition processes ## Description * Serve as the senior technical authority for space system architecture within the Special Programs organization, providing vision and direction for mission-driven system concepts * Lead end-to-end architecture definition for advanced space-based sensing systems, from mission concept formulation through preliminary design, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and operational requirements * Drive system-level trade space exploration across competing architectures, evaluating performance, cost, schedule, and risk to inform program decisions at the highest levels * Develop and own the overarching system architecture baseline, including CONOPs, system-level requirements, interface definitions, and key performance parameters (KPPs) * Provide authoritative technical guidance on RF system design, sensing system performance, and space segment architecture to program teams and leadership * Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers, fostering technical excellence, rigorous engineering discipline, and a culture of innovation * Represent the program at senior-level technical reviews, customer engagements, and government forums; serve as the primary technical voice for architecture decisions * Identify and resolve complex, cross-cutting technical challenges that span multiple subsystems and program boundaries * Collaborate with business development and capture teams to shape new program opportunities, contribute to proposals, and define technical approaches for future missions * Maintain awareness of the broader national security space landscape, emerging threats, and evolving customer needs to inform long-range architecture strategy * Partner with government customers and mission partners to translate high-level operational needs into technically sound and executable system architectures, 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. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. 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