Senior Satellite GNC Hardware 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
- 7+ 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
- 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
- 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
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience with fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) systems
Responsibilities
- Develop and test GNC hardware components and systems for the TeraWave satellite constellation
- 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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
