GNC Systems Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $98,208 - $149,990

About The Position

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 the Emerging Systems Business Unit, which will shape the future of our in-space infrastructure capabilities. Special Mentions: This position is part of Blue Origin's TeraWave business unit, a newly announced satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. TeraWave consists of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations.
Why Blue Origin At Blue Origin, we're not just building the future of space exploration—we're revolutionizing global connectivity through our TeraWave satellite network. As a Satellite GNC Systems Engineer II, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and performance of our constellation of 5,408 satellites designed to deliver unmatched speeds up to 6 Tbps with symmetrical upload and download capabilities. Join us in our mission to provide enterprise-grade connectivity to locations unreachable by traditional methods, enabling critical operations for enterprise, data center, and government customers worldwide. Join our team and be part of building a space-based network designed for tomorrow, where your expertise will directly contribute to creating a system that provides connectivity anywhere on Earth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC systems design, development, and analysis
• Demonstrated experience with control system design, analysis, and implementation
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar simulation and analysis tools
• Experience with orbit determination and propagation techniques
• Knowledge of spacecraft dynamics and control theory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Experience with satellite constellation design and operations
• Familiarity with optical communications systems and pointing requirements
• Knowledge of Q/V-band RF communications systems
• Experience with multi-orbit constellation management
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing of GNC systems
• Knowledge of space environment effects on spacecraft dynamics
• Experience with fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) techniques
• Familiarity with space mission analysis and design tools
• Previous experience with satellite formation flying or constellation management

Responsibilities

• Support the design, develop, and analysis of the guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for the TeraWave satellite constellation
• Create and maintain high-fidelity simulations to validate GNC subsystem performance across multiple orbit regimes (LEO and MEO)
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate GNC subsystems with flight computers, sensors, and actuators
• Perform trade studies and analysis to optimize GNC system performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation of GNC components and systems
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans for GNC subsystems
• Analyze flight data to assess on-orbit performance and recommend improvements
• Contribute to technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and test procedures
• Support anomaly investigations and resolution for GNC-related issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees