Satellite GNC Hardware Engineer II

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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!

Special Mentions:

This position is part of Blue Origins TeraWave business unit a newly announced satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. TeraWave consists of 5408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO) providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design develop and test GNC hardware components and systems for the TeraWave satellite constellation
• Perform trade studies for sizing specification and selection of spacecraft GNC hardware including reaction wheels torque rods star trackers and other attitude determination and control components
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• 3 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 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
• Experience with fault detection isolation and recovery (FDIR) systems

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.

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