Senior GNC Hardware Engineer - Blue Ring

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

1d•$156,802 - $219,522

About The Position

The Senior GNC Hardware Engineer will contribute to the planning, selection, development, sourcing, and acceptance of guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) hardware for Blue Ring, Blue Origin’s hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft. In a fast-paced environment, this engineer will support the integration of new hardware and work with GNC, software, systems engineering, configuration and data management, and Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) teams to ensure components meet requirements and perform as expected. The role also involves troubleshooting hardware issues during AI&T. The engineer will provide technical leadership and contribute to safe human spaceflight by coordinating procurement, acceptance, and integration of GNC components; developing hardware, firmware, and software product solutions; advising on hardware and firmware technologies; and supporting verification and testing. The role includes collaboration on software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing, and flight testing across multiple vehicles. Relocation is provided, and travel is expected up to 25% of the time. The position is part of Blue National Security. The employee must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance in the future and meet the stated U.S. citizenship, residency, or immigration-status requirement.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in spacecraft or satellite hardware development and/or execution, hardware ownership as a responsible engineer, or hardware qualification and/or acceptance testing.
Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical subject area.
Demonstrated ability to work with test, flight, and safety-critical hardware.
Experience with analytical and scripting tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, and 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, compelling visual format.
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships.
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.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience designing and handling GN&C actuation systems such as Reaction Wheel Assemblies (RWAs), Control Moment Gyros (CMGs), or Thrust Vector Controls (TVCs).
Hands-on experience in a test or production facility, factory, or laboratory.
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system integration labs (SIL).
Experience in verification, validation, and testing of embedded software and hardware systems for flight-critical applications.
Experience with requirements development and management tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next Gen, lifecycle management (PLM), and/or Windchill.
Hands-on experience testing flight hardware in thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and vacuum environments in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540.
Experience selecting and sourcing radiation-hardened components.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and coordinate resources to procure, accept, and integrate GNC components supporting new technology insertions.
Develop hardware, firmware, and software product solutions for future vehicle designs.
Provide input and direction on state-of-the-art hardware and firmware technologies for vertical integration initiatives.
Support verification and testing to ensure GN&C components and subsystems comply with requirements.
Collaborate on software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing, and flight testing for multiple vehicles.
Work with GNC, software, systems engineering, configuration and data management, and AI&T teams to integrate and support GNC hardware.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues during the AI&T phase.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results or other factors