Senior GNC Hardware Engineer

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft development engineers you will take ownership of the procurement development analysis test and verification of the GN&C sensors for the Transporter vehicle. You will support the full design life cycle of navigation sensor development analysis modeling simulation testing verification/validation and flight. You will work closely with GN&C 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.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact the safe human exploration of the solar system. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Own the development analysis simulation verification and validation of subsystem hardware requirements for GN&C sensors and supporting electronics with flow downs to subsystem and component levels.
• Support the design of the navigation and control architecture hardware configuration with design studies and execute sensor performance trades
• Conduct safety analysis of hardware at the subsystem and component level. This includes conducting Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Own the procurement vendor coordination delivery acceptance installation verification validation qualification and certification of the navigation hardware
• Work closely with GN&C systems engineering software flight dynamics manufacturing and test teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of GNC hardware in the overall system.
• Support the development and validation of GN&C sensor simulation models.
• Work with other hardware groups within the organization to procure and/or develop GN&C sensors.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize component selection for subsystem performance cost and schedule.
• Develop test plans and procedures to test the performance of GN&C sensors at individual component and integrated subsystem level.
• Prepare and maintain detailed hardware documentation including specifications ICDs BOMs assembly drawings and technical reports.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for GNC hardware failures or anomalies encountered during development test or flight.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace Electrical Mechanical Physics Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
• 7 years of confirmed 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 systems rendezvous and proximity operations electro-optical sensors etc.
• Experience in sensor procurement integration and test support
• Operational knowledge of inertial and relative navigation sensors
• Proficiency in creation of avionics requirements and procurement specifications
• Experience with analytical and scripting tools e.g. Matlab LabView Python
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Aerospace Electrical Mechanical Physics Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system integration labs (SIL)
• Experience with software development languages such as C/C or Rust
• Experience in verification validation and test of embedded software and hardware systems for flight critical applications.
• Experience selecting and sourcing radiation-hardened components
• Experience with spacecraft avionics communications protocols (RS-422 Spacewire etc.)

Compensation Range for:

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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