Principal Navigation Sensor Hardware Engineer
Principal Navigation Sensor Hardware Engineer
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$ 177857 - 248999
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Job Description
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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!
This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) supporting Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future shared solutions and standards simplicity and lower costs and manufacturable design.As part of a hardworking team of specialists technicians and engineers (use as appropriate) you will be leading aspects of navigation sensor hardware electrical and system design across all flight regimes for current and future spaceflight systems. This position will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe low cost and reliable spaceflight and will directly shape the future of space exploration.
Responsibilities:
- Design build test and debug navigation sensors (e.g. gyroscopes accelerometers magnetometers IMUs wireless radios star trackers etc.)
- Lead the development of simple and reliable hardware that will meet the companys position navigation and timing (PNT) requirements and future navigation roadmap
- Drive regulatory and certification activities and electrical/mechanical failure analysis
- Lead acceptance and qualification testing for space worthy sensors (EMI radiation etc.) including test execution data collection and analysis
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of BS degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 10 years of related experience with navigation sensor and/or avionics assembly design
- Proven expertise in complex circuit design including component selection architecture circuit schematics prototyping and design for industrial manufacturing
- Understanding of PCB design assembly and PCB layout software
- Familiarity with low-noise analog and digital test equipment
- Some software experience in C C Python
- Self-starting who thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired:
- MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Full product lifecycle gyroscope/accelerometer experience
- Demonstrated experience in the development prototyping testing and calibration of accelerometers gyroscopes magnetometers and inertial measurement units
- Demonstrated experience with design of GPS/GNSS SDR and/or RF comms systems
- Strong familiarity with hardware testing and the ability to operate test equipment such as a vector network analyzer spectrum analyzer signal generator oscilloscope power meters and thermal chamber
- Experience with FPGA design including VHDL/Verilog languages DSP and AXI bus protocols
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $177857.00-$248999.10Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
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.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
