Principal GNC Systems Engineer - TeraWave
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! Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- 8+ 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
- 10+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC systems design, development, and analysis
- 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%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
