Blue Origin · 5 hours ago
Sr GN&C Hardware Engineer - Lunar Permanence
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Sr GN&C Hardware Engineer will assist in developing guidance, navigation, and control sensor hardware for lunar missions, participating in the full lifecycle of these systems from concept to deployment.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate in the development of navigation and sensor hardware requirements from system-level specifications with flow-downs to subsystem and component levels, and companion verification methods
Actively participate in the design, development, integration, testing, and overall lifecycle management of GN&C hardware components and systems
Design and coordinate sensor architecture and hardware configurations through trade studies and sensor performance trade-offs
Perform and guide testing and analysis of sensor hardware, including laboratory and flight testing, shock/vibration, thermal vacuum, and radiation environments, to validate top-level system specifications and requirements and establish sensor performance specifications
Support the design, procurement, fabrication, test and characterization of protype hardware
Support the development and execution of component-level test programs, including sensor characterization, sensor modeling, and integrated on-vehicle testing
Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing, and flight testing
Routinely collaborate with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other teams within the company to ensure smooth execution of development, integration, and test efforts
Define, deploy, and enhance technical and programmatic processes as needed to ensure efficient team operations and timely deliverables in support of ambitious program objectives
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering or related areas of study
8+ years of related experience with high-reliability electro-mechanical, electro-optical, or RF sensors and components for harsh and/or highly regulated environments including space, military, or automotive industries
Detailed knowledge of inertial measurement units (IMUs) and demonstrated experience with the procurement (or design) and integration into space vehicles
Knowledge of multiple GN&C sensors, their related system components (inertial sensors, optical sensors, lenses, laser sources, RF or image processing electronics, etc.) and their characterization
Demonstrated experience in the development, prototyping, testing, and calibration of sensors for aerospace, military, automotive, medical, or precision robotics applications
Demonstrated experience in component procurement, integration, and test support
Demonstrated experience in test and verification of navigation or related sensors, actuators, supporting electronics and mechanical assemblies
Hands-on experience and proven ability to work with test, flight, and safety-critical hardware
Familiarity with documentation and product lifecycle management tools such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar
Knowledge of design and construction standards for high reliability electronics and mechanical components (NASA, MIL-STD, IEEE, IPC, etc.)
Experience with analytical and scripting tools such as Matlab, LabView, or Python
Experience in product schedule, cost, delivery, and supplier management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
Ability to perform data analysis and reduction and present technical information in a clear and compelling visual format
Preferred
M.S. in Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience
Hands on experience with spacecraft vehicle or satellite system integration and test
Experience in the detailed technical development of GN&C related sensors and instruments for space applications and space environments
Knowledge and experience with navigation systems that include measurements from IMU, GPS, lidar, radar, star trackers, and other optical sensors
Detailed knowledge of EEE part selection and screening for space applications
Experience in leading or supporting technical teams through multiple successful product deliveries
Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama Connect, or similar
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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