Senior GNC Hardware Engineer - Blue Ring

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin's Senior GNC Hardware Engineer role focuses on planning, selecting, developing, sourcing, and accepting GN&C hardware for the Blue Ring program. You will collaborate with software, systems engineering, AI&T, and other teams to ensure components meet requirements and perform reliably in flight.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in spacecraft hardware, strong Matlab/LabVIEW/Python/C++ skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in spacecraft hardware development or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with Matlab, LabVIEW, Python and C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of resources to procure, accept and integrate GNC components for new tech insertions.
• Develop hardware, firmware and software solutions for future vehicle designs.
• Provide input on state-of-the-art hardware/firmware for vertical integration initiatives.
• Support verification and testing to ensure GNC components meet requirements.
• Collaborate on hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing, and flight testing.

Skills

Matlab

LabVIEW

Python

C++

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Physics/Systems Engineering or related

Tools

DOORS

Windchill

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

• 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 into 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

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
• 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

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