Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.
As a
Senior GNC Hardware Engineer you will directly contribute to the planning, selection, development, sourcing and acceptance of GN&C hardware for Blue Ring. In a fast-paced dynamic environment, you will play a crucial role in the integration and support of new hardware for the Blue Ring program. You will work closely with GNC engineers and other teams such as software, systems engineering, configuration & data management and Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T), to ensure that the GNC hardware components meet the requirements and perform as expected. Additionally, you will be involved in troubleshooting and resolving hardware-related issues during AI&T phase.
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!
Special Mentions:- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 25% of the time
- Eligible to obtain TS/SCI clearance in the future
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Lead the planning and coordination of resources necessary to successfully procure, accept and integrate GNC components to support new technology insertions
- Develop hardware, firmware and software product solutions to contribute towards future vehicle designs
- Provide input and direction on state-of-the art hardware and firmware technologies for vertical integration initiatives
- Support verification and testing, ensuring the GN&C components and subsystem complies to its requirements
- Collaborate on the implementation of the software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing and flight-testing for multiple vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications:- Demonstrated ability to work with test, flight and safety critical hardware
- Minimum 7 years experience with spacecraft/satellite hardware development and/or execution, hardware ownership (responsible engineer), or hardware qualification and/or acceptance testing, i.e. IMUs, Star Trackers, GPS Receivers, RWAs, etc.
- B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
- Experience with analytical and scripting tools: Matlab, LabView, Python, 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 and compelling visual format
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and 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.
Preferred Qualifications:- Direct experience designing and handling GN&C actuation systems such as Reaction Wheel Assemblies (RWAs), Control Moment Gyros (CMGs), Thrust Vector Controls (TVCs) etc
- Hands-on test and production facility, factory or laboratory experience
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system integration labs (SIL)
- Experience in verification, validation and test of embedded software and hardware systems for flight critical applications.
- Experience with requirements development/management tools; DOORS, DOORS Next Gen and lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data, Windchill
- Hands-on testing experience in thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC and vacuum testing on flight hardware in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016 and MIL-STD-1540
- Experience selecting and sourcing radiation-hardened components
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45
Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Benefits- Benefits include: 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.
- 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
