Satellite GNC Hardware Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

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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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in spacecraft/satellite GNC hardware development, integration, or testing
• Experience with spacecraft attitude determination and control systems (ADCS)
• Knowledge of GNC sensors and actuators such as star trackers, IMUs, reaction wheels, and magnetorquers
• Familiarity with hardware qualification and acceptance testing procedures
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation
• 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 LEO or MEO satellite constellations
• Knowledge of optical communications systems and pointing requirements
• Experience with Q/V-band RF communications systems
• Familiarity with radiation effects on spacecraft hardware
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for GNC modeling and simulation
• Knowledge of spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics
• Experience with hardware-software integration for GNC systems
• Previous work on satellite communications systems or networks
• Experience with fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test GNC hardware components and systems for the TeraWave satellite constellation
• Perform trade studies for sizing, specification, and selection of spacecraft GNC hardware including reaction wheels, torque rods, star trackers, and other attitude determination and control components
• Develop technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture designs for GNC subsystems
• Analyze GNC hardware performance requirements and validate designs through simulation and testing
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software engineers, avionics specialists, and mission planners to ensure integrated system performance
• Conduct system performance assessments, stability analysis, and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Provide hands-on support for integration and testing of flight hardware
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware non-conformances and test failures
• Support supplier technical management and evaluation of GNC hardware components
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation throughout the development lifecycle
• Develop and maintain GNC hardware test procedures and verification plans

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