GPS/GNSS Responsible Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

73d • $152,235 - $213,127

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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of multi-disciplinary engineers, you will assist in the development and/or procurement of GPS/GNSS solutions for Blue Origin’s spacecraft. You will participate in the full life cycle of these systems from early concepts to product prototypes to qualified and deployed flight hardware. You will work closely with GN&C and other vehicle Integrated Product Teams to seamlessly integrate GPS/GNSS components with multiple vehicle subsystems. This role is deeply interdisciplinary and requires coordination among a group of internal stakeholders, adjacent integrated product teams & organizations, as well as external suppliers. Your contributions will enable flight of state-of-the-art aerospace vehicles and missions. 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!

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or Aerospace Engineering or related areas of study
• 7+ years of experience in hardware and/or electrical engineering for GPS/GNSS or wireless communications applications
• Demonstrated experience in the development, prototyping, and testing of GPS/GNSS solutions for aerospace applications
• Experience with GPS/GNSS modeling, simulation, and test tools and equipment
• Hands-on experience with GPS/GNSS receiver chips and related hardware
• Experience with analytical and scripting tools such as Matlab, LabView, or Python
• Demonstrated experience in test and verification of GPS/GNSS solutions or other navigation related components
• Experience in product schedule, cost, delivery, and supplier management
• Self-starting who thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or Aerospace engineering or related areas of study with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Full product lifecycle GPS/GNSS solution experience
• Deep expertise of GNSS signals from the main GNSS constellations and bands
• Experience in deploying and operating GNSS receivers in space
• Strong familiarity with RF testing and the ability to operate test equipment such as a network vector analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power meters, and thermal chamber
• Direct experience with GPS simulators and associated software
• Experience in development of GPS/GNSS solutions for space applications and space environments
• Experience with spacecraft vehicle or satellite system integration and test
• Detailed knowledge on EEE part selection for space applications
• Working knowledge of NASA human spaceflight standards
• Experience in leading or supporting technical teams through multiple successful product deliveries

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, procurement, build, and test of simple, reliable, and cost-effective GPS/GNSS solutions that will support our Lunar Permanence vehicle PNT requirements and future navigation roadmap
• Deliver flight-ready and qualified GPS/GNSS solutions to multiple vehicle teams
• Collaborate in the development of navigation and component hardware requirements from system level specifications with flow downs to subsystem and component levels, and companion verification methods
• Perform architecture and hardware solution trades studies
• Support the design, fabrication, test and characterization of prototype hardware
• Support the development and execution of component-level test programs, including characterization, modeling, and integrated on-vehicle testing
• Perform and guide testing and analyses of component hardware including laboratory and flight testing, shock/vibration, thermal vacuum, etc. to validate top-level system specifications and requirements, and establish component performance specifications
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing, and flight testing
• Routinely collaborate with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other teams within the company to ensure smooth execution of the development, integration, and test efforts

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%
• 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
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees