Senior GNC Hardware Engineer - Blue Ring

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior GNC Hardware Engineer to drive planning, development, and integration of GNC hardware for the Blue Ring program in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

You will collaborate with GNC, software, systems engineering, and AI&T teams to ensure components meet requirements, support testing, and troubleshoot hardware issues through AI&T and flight testing.

Qualifications

• Experience with test, flight and safety critical hardware.
• 7+ years in spacecraft hardware development or related testing.
• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or Systems Engineering.
• Proficient in Matlab, LabView, Python, and C++.
• Strong teamwork and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and standards.
• Data analysis and presentation of technical information.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible status.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination to procure, accept and integrate GNC components.
• Develop hardware, firmware and software solutions for future vehicle designs.
• Provide direction on hardware/firmware technologies for vertical integration.
• Support verification and testing ensuring components meet requirements.
• Collaborate on software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, and flight testing.

Skills

Matlab

LabView

Python

C++

Test hardware

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

Data analysis

Citizenship requirement

GNC actuation systems

Hands-on testing

HIL/SIL testing

Verification & validation

DOORS

Windchill

MIL-STD testing

Radiation-hardened parts

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering

Job description

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!

This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar‑electric and chemical‑propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower‑profile costs.

As a Senior GNC Hardware Engineer you will directly contribute to the planning, selection, development, sourcing and acceptance of GN&C hardware for Blue Ring. In a fast‑paced dynamic environment, you will play a crucial role in the integration and support of new hardware for the Blue Ring program. You will work closely with GNC engineers and other teams such as software, systems engineering, configuration & data management and Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T), to ensure that the GNC hardware components meet the requirements and perform as expected. Additionally, you will be involved in troubleshooting and resolving hardware-related issues during AI&T phase.

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• Eligible to obtain TS/SCI clearance in the future

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the planning and coordination of resources necessary to successfully procure, accept and integrate GNC components to support new technology insertions
• Develop hardware, firmware and software product solutions to contribute towards future vehicle designs
• Provide input and direction on state‑of‑the art hardware and firmware technologies for vertical integration initiatives
• Support verification and testing, ensuring the GN&C components and subsystem complies to its requirements
• Collaborate on the implementation of the software‑in‑the‑loop and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, on‑vehicle functional testing and flight‑testing for multiple vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work with test, flight and safety critical hardware
• Minimum 7 years experience with spacecraft/satellite hardware development and/or execution, hardware ownership (responsible engineer), or hardware qualification and/or acceptance testing, i.e. IMUs, Star Trackers, GPS Receivers, RWAs, etc.
• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
• Experience with analytical and scripting tools: Matlab, LabView, Python, C++
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards and technical requirements
• Ability to perform data analysis and reduction and present technical information in a clear and compelling visual format
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted in the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience designing and handling GN&C actuation systems such as Reaction Wheel Assemblies (RWAs), Control Moment Gyros (CMGs), Thrust Vector Controls (TVCs) etc
• Hands‑on test and production facility, factory or laboratory experience
• Experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) or system integration labs (SIL)
• Experience in verification, validation and test of embedded software and hardware systems for flight critical applications.
• Experience with requirements development/management tools; DOORS, DOORS Next Gen and lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data, Windchill
• Hands‑on testing experience in thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC and vacuum testing on flight hardware in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016 and MIL-STD-1540
• Experience selecting and sourcing radiation‑hardened components

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

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.

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, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Aff, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us [e-mail]. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.