Senior GNC Hardware Engineer - Blue Ring

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!  

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

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!  

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, 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 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 i